The Thai 7 Guava often referred to as Thai7 or 7G is a premium hybrid variety that has become a staple in modern commercial orchards and home gardens across Asia It is largely responsible for the shift in consumer preference toward crunchy guavas as it was bred to be eaten like an apple
Here is a detailed breakdown of its characteristics
1 Physical CharacteristicsSize amp Shape These are Jumbo guavas typically round to slightly oval While they average around 300g to 500g wellmaintained trees can produce fruits weighing up to 700g or 800g
Skin The skin is light applegreen turning a pale creamy yellow when fully ripe It is notably thin and smooth meaning you can eat the fruit without peeling it
Flesh The interior is brilliant white very thick and dense Like the VNR Bihi it has a very small seed cavity giving you a high ratio of edible pulp
Seeds It contains very few seeds compared to traditional varieties and they are relatively soft
2 Flavor amp TextureTexture The defining trait of the Thai 7 is its extraordinary crunch It is significantly firmer than the Allahabad Safeda Even when fully ripe it maintains a crisp watery bite similar to a highquality pear or a Fuji apple
Taste It offers a clean refreshing sweetness with very low acidity It is less musky and pungent than local Indian or Mexican varieties making it a crowdpleaser for those who find traditional guava aromas too strong
Aroma Mildly fragrant with a fresh floral scent