Dried Guava Slices & Diced (Psidium Guajava) – Premium Export Grade (Low SO2 / Natural)

<p>We supply premium export-grade <strong>Dried Guava</strong> (<em>Psidium guajava</em>) processed from fresh, tree-ripened tropical and subtropical fruits. Carefully washed, de-seeded or core-retained according to customer requirements, precision-sliced, and gently dehydrated under controlled hot-air tunnel drying, our dried guava offers a balanced sweet-tart tropical flavor, pleasant chewiness, and rich nutrient preservation (particularly dietary fiber and Vitamin C). It is extensively supplied to breakfast cereal and muesli blenders, trail mix processors, bakery and confectionery manufacturers, snack repackers, and culinary ingredient distributors worldwide.</p>

<h3>Key Commercial Forms & Processing Styles</h3>

<p>To cater to industrial food manufacturers, snack blenders, and healthy retail brand requirements, we offer multiple cultivars and physical cuts:</p>

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<li><strong>1. Cultivar Selection:</strong>

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<li><strong>Pink / Red Guava:</strong> Vibrant coral-pink flesh with intense aromatic musk and sweet notes</li>

<li><strong>White / Cream Guava:</strong> Mild, delicate tropical sweetness with a pale golden-cream hue</li>

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<li><strong>2. Processing Cuts &amp; Mesh Sizes:</strong>

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<li><strong>Dried Slices / Spears:</strong> Uniform longitudinal slices (thickness: 4 mm – 6 mm) ideal for gourmet dried fruit mixes and visual retail packaging</li>

<li><strong>Diced Cubes (Kibbled):</strong> 3x3 mm, 5x5 mm, 8x8 mm, or 10x10 mm precision-cut dices (lightly coated with rice flour or dextrose if requested to prevent clumping in industrial hoppers)</li>

<li><strong>Fine Guava Powder:</strong> 40 – 80 mesh dehydrated fruit powder for smoothie mixes, beverage flavoring, and natural confectionery glazes</li>

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<li><strong>3. Sweetener &amp; Preservation Options:</strong>

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<li><strong>Naturally Dried (Unsweetened / 100% Pure):</strong> Free from added refined sugars; retains original fruit tartness</li>

<li><strong>Lightly Sweetened (Infused):</strong> Low sugar infusion for softer mouthfeel and prolonged pliable texture</li>

<li><strong>Sulphur Content:</strong> Available as <strong>Low SO2</strong> (&lt;100 ppm / &lt;500 ppm compliant with EU limits) or <strong>100% Unsulfured (SO2-Free)</strong></li>

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<h3>Product Specifications &amp; Analytical Standards</h3>

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<li><strong>Botanical Name:</strong> <em>Psidium guajava</em> L. (Family: Myrtaceae)</li>

<li><strong>Common Trade Names:</strong> Dried Guava Slices, Dehydrated Guava, Guava Dices, Goyave Séchée, Guayaba Deshidratada, Getrocknete Guave, Kurutulmuş Guava</li>

<li><strong>HS Code:</strong> 0813.40.95.00 / 0813.40.90.00 (Other fruit, dried, other than that of headings 0801 to 0806 - Other)</li>

<li><strong>Purity:</strong> Min. 99.5% (Metal-detected, optical sortex-inspected, free from skin defects, mold, fermentation, and foreign matter)</li>

<li><strong>Moisture Content:</strong> 14.0% – 18.0% (Soft and flexible; without surface crystallisation or wet stickiness)</li>

<li><strong>Water Activity (aw):</strong> &lt; 0.65 (guaranteeing microbiologically stable shelf life at ambient temperature)</li>

<li><strong>Total Ash:</strong> Max. 3.0% – 4.0%</li>

<li><strong>Microbiological Status:</strong> Negative for Salmonella, E. coli, and foreign yeasts/molds; compliant with international food hygiene codex</li>

<li><strong>Origin:</strong> Certified Origin / International Export Hub</li>

<li><strong>Crop Season:</strong> Current Crop / Fresh Harvest</li>

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<h3>Packaging &amp; Preservation Standards</h3>

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<li>Standard heavy-duty corrugated master cartons: 10 kg, 12.5 kg, or 15 kg net weight lined with sealed food-grade blue polyethylene (PE) liner bags</li>

<li>Vacuum-packed inner polybags within cartons for long-haul maritime routes to prevent moisture absorption and color oxidation</li>

<li>Retail-ready stand-up pouches (Doypack: 150g, 250g, 500g, 1kg) available for private label buyers</li>

<li>Custom private labeling, batch barcodes, nutritional panels, and client-specified palletization supported</li>

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<h3>Container Loading &amp; Freight Logistics</h3>

<p>Because dried fruit cartons are moderately dense (bulk density approx. 450 – 550 kg/m³), loading configurations optimize both volume and weight capacity, strictly complying with container limits and highway safety rules:</p>

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<li><strong>20ft FCL Container:</strong>

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<li>Loose Floor Loaded (10/12.5 kg cartons): Approx. 13.0 – 15.0 MT (approx. 28 – 30 CBM)</li>

<li>Palletized (Standard Euro / Industrial pallets): Approx. 10.5 – 12.0 MT</li>

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<li><strong>40ft High Cube (HC) FCL Container:</strong>

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<li>Loose Floor Loaded (Master Cartons): Approx. 22.0 – 24.5 MT (utilizing full 68 – 72 CBM internal volume)</li>

<li>Palletized: Approx. 20.0 – 22.5 MT</li>

<li>Heavy bulk shipments strictly capped at the <strong>25 MT maximum legal container payload limit</strong></li>

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<li><strong>Standard Truck (Road Transport / Mega Tır 90–100 m³):</strong>

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<li>Cartons: Approx. 20.0 – 24.0 MT (Strictly capped at <strong>max 24 – 25 MT legal road axle payload</strong>)</li>

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<h3>Quality Assurance &amp; Export Documentation</h3>

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<li>Comprehensive official export paperwork: Official Phytosanitary Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Certificate of Analysis (CoA) confirming moisture, water activity (aw), SO2 level, sugar content (Brix), and microbiological counts, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Bill of Lading / CMR.</li>

<li>Certified compliant with European Commission (EU) pesticide MRL standards, US FDA food safety rules, and allergen-free processing protocols.</li>

<li>Flexible international trade terms: FOB, CFR, CIF, and DAP.</li>

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