Nutrition
The vitamin C content in guava fruit is 4 times that of oranges, most of which is found within the peel (Correa, Couto, and Teodoro 2016).
Mango fruit in general has been a good source of carbohydrates, protein, fat, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and carotenoids (Jahurul et al. 2015; Lauricella et al. 2017)
Mango pulp is a rich source of polyphenolic compounds, such as m-hydroxybenzoic acid, vanillic acid, p-hydroxybenzoic acid, m-coumaric acid, coumaric acid, ferulic acid, catechins, epicatechin, ellagic acids, benzoic acid, protocatechuic acid, gallotannin, mangiferin, isomangiferin, apigenin, myricetin, quercetin, kaempferol and its glycosides. Ascorbic acid is the major nutrient in ripe mango pulp
Mango fruits are a rich source of amino acids, including threonine, alanine, valine, and tryptophan
Lulo has an intense and refreshing taste and is rich in proteins, vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidant compounds, such as all-trans-β-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin, chlorogenic acids, and flavonol glycosides , in addition to iron, calcium, phosphorus, and some precursors of vitamin A.
Being high in vitamin C and vitamin A, lulo may be a wonderful way to boost your immune system. Vitamin C works as a natural antioxidant to clear out free radicals from your system. It can also stimulate white blood cell production, which is the body’s first line of defense against infectious diseases and other pathogens.
Pepsin is a type of fiber that is found in lulo and is found to be very beneficial for the digestive tract. All fibers may help to promote digestion, and pepsin is one of the best varieties for the health of your gastrointestinal tract. It can help eliminate constipation, cramping, bloating, and more serious conditions like gastric ulcers.
The carotenoids found in lulo, possibly including vitamin A and beta-carotene, help to neutralize the free radicals that cause oxidative stress in certain ocular cells, including the macula lutea. This can reduce your chances of macular degeneration, cataracts, and other vision issues.
The combination of dietary fiber that may be found in lulo can help to eliminate LDL (bad) cholesterol from the body, and the rich variety of other vitamins and minerals can significantly improve the functioning of the cardiovascular system. It also lowers your chance of developing atherosclerosis, as well as lowers your risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Strong bones are important at all stages of life, so a fruit like lulo, which has a rich diversity of minerals, including calcium, phosphorous, and iron, can significantly improve the density of bone tissue, thereby preventing conditions like osteoporosis and even arthritis as we age.
Many countries have used guava-derived products to treat various communicable and non-communicable ailments, such as gastrointestinal disease, hepatic damage, bacterial and fungal infection, fever, rheumatism, respiratory illness, cough, diabetes, pain, wounds, mouth ulcers, uterine bleeding, blennorrhagia, menstrual disorders, amenorrhea, and as an emmenagogue
Guava has been used for both nutritional and medicinal purposes for thousands of years and is “generally recognized as safe” for human consumption per the Food and Drug Administration (GRAS Citation2021)
MANGO
- Both ripe and unripe mango fruits are processed into various value-added food products, such as juice, beverage (panna), pickles, chutney, sauce, puree, jam, cereal flakes, powder, nectar, and oils
- The therapeutic effects of mango are possibly due to, but not limited to, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immuno-modulatory, antimicrobial, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antiparasitic, antiallergic, antipyretic, antispasmodic, hypotensive, cardiotonic, hypolipidemic, antidiarrheal, gastroprotective, hepatoprotective, and antitumor properties of various phytochemicals
- In addition to commercial processing, the use of mango is also increasing in various culinary preparations, including salads, salsa, ice-cream and various mango-flavored desserts and is used in the manufacturing of biscuits, muffins and also as a cocoa butter alternative
GUAVA
- The vitamin C content in guava fruit is 4 times that of oranges, most of which is found within the peel (Correa, Couto, and Teodoro 2016).
- Due to its high vitamin C content, guava fruit puree was utilized by allied troops during World War II to fortify their rations (Lim and Khoo 1990).
- Guava fruits are utilized in the food industry to prepare various value-added products, such as juice, concentrate, sirup, nectar, beverages, jam, jelly, candies, ice cream, and confectioneries (Jiménez-Escrig et al., 2001; Sato et al. 2010).
- Many countries have used guava-derived products to treat various communicable and non-communicable ailments, such as gastrointestinal disease, hepatic damage, bacterial and fungal infection, fever, rheumatism, respiratory illness, cough, diabetes, pain, wounds, mouth ulcers, uterine bleeding, blennorrhagia, menstrual disorders, amenorrhea, and as an emmenagogue (Gutiérrez, Mitchell, and Solis 2008; Barbalho et al. 2012; de Boer and Cotingting 2014; Díaz-de-Cerio et al. 2017; Daswani, Gholkar, and Birdi 2017).
- These therapeutic effects are thought to be due to the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, immunomodulatory, antihyperglycemic, and antihyperlipidemic effects of numerous phytochemicals present in Guava fruit. (Deguchi and Miyazaki 2010; Díaz-de-Cerio et al. 2017)
- Guava has been used for both nutritional and medicinal purposes for thousands of years and is “generally recognized as safe” for human consumption per the Food and Drug Administration (GRAS Citation2021)
- Guava contains numerous phytochemicals that possess anticancer potential. Flavonoids are a common component of guava fruit that have demonstrated anticancer activities.
- All these guava-derived products kill cancer cells and/or suppress tumor growth by regulating several diverse oncogenic and oncosuppressive molecules and signaling pathways.
LULO
- May Boost Immunity
- May Aid Digestion
- May Improve Vision
- May Reduce Cholesterol
- May Increase Circulation
- May Improve Bone Strength
- May Detoxify the Body
- May Relieve Stress
- May Relieve Stress
- May Have Anticancer Potential
- May Aid in Skin Care
- Culinary Uses
