The Arka Mridula is a highly popular whitefleshed variety developed by the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research IIHR in Bengaluru It was developed through the selection from openpollinated seedlings of the Allahabad Safeda
Its name Mridula which means soft in Sanskrit refers to its most defining characteristic exceptionally soft seeds
1 Physical CharacteristicsSize amp Shape The fruit is mediumsized and typically round globular Each fruit generally weighs between 180g and 200g
Skin It has a smooth thin skin that is primroseyellow when fully ripe It lacks the bumps or ridges seen in varieties like the Sardar
Flesh The interior is creamy white thick and very juicy It has a high pulptoseed ratio
Seeds This is the varietys claim to fame The seeds are remarkably soft making it the closest thing to a seedless experience while still maintaining the flavor benefits of a seeded guava You can easily chew the seeds without any gritty sensation
2 Flavor ProfileTaste It is intensely sweet with a very high TSS Total Soluble Solids of about 12 to 125 Brix It has a rich dessertlike flavor with almost no acidity
Aroma It is highly aromatic carrying a sweet floral fragrance that is characteristic of the best Indian table guavas
Texture The flesh is meltingit is soft and smooth rather than crunchy or applelike