The Chittidar Guava is a famous variation of the Allahabad Safeda and is considered one of the most visually distinct and delicious traditional Indian varieties Its name is derived from the Hindi word Chitti which means spots or dots referring to the characteristic red freckles on its skin
While it shares the same high quality as the Safeda many enthusiasts believe the Chittidar is actually superior in sweetness
1 Physical CharacteristicsThe Dots The most defining feature of this variety is the presence of numerous small reddishpink dots scattered over the skin as the fruit ripens These dots are a sign of high sugar content and a marker of the varietys authenticity
Skin The base color is a pale creamy yellow The skin is very thin smooth and delicate
Shape amp Size The fruits are typically round spherical and mediumsized weighing between 150g and 250g
Flesh The interior is snowwhite very thick and soft It has a relatively small seed cavity
Seeds It contains seeds that are smaller and softer than most commercial varieties making it very comfortable to eat fresh
2 Flavor amp TextureTaste It is widely regarded as one of the sweetest guavas in the world It has a high sugartoacid ratio resulting in a honeylike sweetness without the sharp tang found in pink varieties
Texture The flesh is melting and buttery It lacks the gritty sandy texture found in lowerquality guavas
Aroma It has a rich classic tropical aroma that is pleasant and not overly musky