What is guava juice, amrood ka juice, amrud ka ras, peru ka juice?

Guava juice is a fruit juice obtained by squeezing, pressing or otherwise crushing the interior of an guava. Alternatively you can cut guava into cubes and blend it in a mixer with water and strain it. Approximately 2 cups of guava cubes when blended with 1 cup of water and strained yields approximately 1 1/2 cups of juice. Guava juice is a nutrition powerhouse with naturally occurring vitamins and minerals and many antioxidants.

How to select guava juice, amrood ka juice, amrud ka ras, peru ka juice

All types of juice can be found in health food and grocery stores. Look for fresh juices with pulp in the refrigerated section. Some producers add citric acid or ascorbic acid to juice beyond what is naturally found in the guava. Some also fortify the guava juice with nutrients such as calcium and Vitamin D. Reduced-acid varieties of guava juice are also marketed. Hence, choose accordingly from the variety. Also check expiry date before buying.

Culinary Uses of guava juice, amrood ka juice, amrud ka ras, peru ka juice

• Guava juice is a quick and healthy beverage.

• Use fruit juice as the base for fat-free salad dressing and marinades.

• Guavas and guava juice are often used in sauces and glazes.

• They can be added to everything from appetizers to desserts, marmalade etc.

• Guava juice is one of the important ingredients (and the most important fruit juice) to have when making cocktails.

• Guava blossom is a mouth watering beverage.

• Apart from sweet dishes, guava juice works well in savoury dishes.

How to store guava juice, amrood ka juice, amrud ka ras, peru ka juice

Fresh-squeezed guava juice is a refreshing treat, but should be discarded after 48 hours in the refrigerator. Fresh-squeezed guava juice can be frozen as ice cubes or used in smoothies or other drinks. Canned and bottled juice or juice in aseptic cartons can be stored, unopened, in a cool, dark cupboard for up to three months. After opening, keep juices in tightly closed containers in the refrigerator. Pour servings and immediately refrigerate the closed container after every use. Use within the expiry date printed.

Health benefits of guava juice, amrood ka juice, amrud ka ras, peru ka juice

Guava juice is a very good source of vitamin C, a nutrient which helps to fight bacteria and viruses, which can be a cause of common cold and cough. They do so by fostering white blood cells (WBC) production. But vitamin C is a volatile nutrient and so some of the vitamin C is lost on exposure to air. Hence this juice should be consumed immediately on making. If the juice has been strained, most of the fibre is lost. So heart patients and weight watchers should avoid straining the juice. Prefer homemade juice than store bought which often has sugar and preservatives. This juice is not recommended for diabetics.