White guava: These are less common in the U.S. and have white flesh. They are eaten when unripe and include Thai guava and Mexican white guava. A ripe guava will have some give when you squeeze it ...

The flesh quickly disintegrates when cooked. Guava taste good with lime, cream or custard. Add to tropical fruit salads but test the seeds first - if they’re not too hard, you can leave them in.