The Thai Golden 8 also known as Golden8 or Thai G8 is a relatively new and highly sophisticated hybrid that has quickly become a connoisseurs choice It was developed to solve the main complaint about jumbo Thai guavas that they are often too mild or watery
The Golden 8 is prized for being a highsugar jumbosized variety that maintains a perfect applelike crunch
1 Physical CharacteristicsSize This is a jumbo variety Fruits are consistently large typically weighing between 400g and 800g In ideal conditions they can easily exceed the size of a large grapefruit
Skin The skin is light green with a slightly bumpy or waxed texture As it ripens it turns a beautiful goldenyellow hue hence the name Golden The skin is thin and lacks any bitterness
Flesh The interior is snowwhite extremely thick and very dense It has one of the smallest seed cavities of any seeded variety meaning there is almost no hollow space in the center
Seeds It is classified as softseeded The few seeds it has are small and can be easily chewed without any discomfort
2 Flavor amp TextureThe Golden Taste What sets the G8 apart is its sweetness While many Thai varieties have a Brix sugar level of 89 the Golden 8 often reaches 1214 Brix It has a rich honeylike sweetness with a subtle floral aftertaste
Texture It is renowned for its Extra Crunch Even when fully ripe and sweet the flesh remains crisp and does not turn mushy This makes it a favorite for people who prefer the texture of a crisp pear or apple over a soft custard
Aroma It has a light fruity fragrance that is less musky than traditional Indian guavas