IAC-6 Guava Air Layered Healthy Fruit Plant

1. Color
Outer Skin: Typically transitions from a light green to a smooth, pale creamy yellow or yellowish-green when fully ripe.

Internal Flesh (Pulp): Known for a vibrant, deep salmon-pink to red interior. This rich color indicates a high presence of lycopene (a powerful antioxidant).

2. Texture
Outer Skin: Generally smooth and relatively thick, which gives it good resistance to bruising and makes it commercially viable for transport.

Internal Flesh: The mesocarp (outer flesh) is firm yet fleshy. The endocarp (the central core where the seeds are) is softer, juicy, and contains a fair amount of stone cells, giving it a characteristic slightly gritty feel near the core.

3. Test (Flavor & Aroma)
Taste Profile: It strikes an excellent balance between sweet and slightly acid (tangy).

Aroma: Highly aromatic. When ripe, it releases a very potent, sweet, and musky tropical fragrance.

Industrial Use: Because of its balanced Brix (sugar) level and acidity, this line is heavily favored for making guava paste (goiabada), sweets, and juices.

4. Size
Weight: Usually ranges from medium to large, typically falling between 150g to 300g per fruit, depending on thinning and cultivation practices.

Shape: Predominantly ovoid (egg-shaped) or slightly pyriform (pear-shaped).