The Amroodwala Journal

Guava stories, recipes & sourcing guides

Notes from the orchard, the kitchen and the trade — Sawai Madhopur's amrood, honestly told.

Fresh green guava sliced to show pink flesh, styled for a pregnancy nutrition guide
Guides7 min read

Is Guava Good During Pregnancy? Benefits, Safety and How to Eat It

Guava is one of the most pregnancy-friendly fruits you can eat — rich in folate, vitamin C and fibre. Here is an honest, practical guide to its benefits, safe quantity and the few situations where you should be careful.

9 August 2026
A whole and sliced pink-fleshed guava on a wooden surface in warm evening light
Guides6 min read

Can We Eat Guava at Night? What the Evidence Actually Says

There is an old belief in many Indian homes that eating guava at night causes cold and cough. Here is what actually holds up — and the small, sensible timing tips that make guava easier on your body in the evening.

8 August 2026
Fresh green and pink guava with a measuring tape, styled for a nutrition and calorie guide
Guides6 min read

How Many Calories Are in a Guava? Full Nutrition Breakdown

A medium guava carries only about 37–45 calories, yet it is one of the most nutrient-dense fruits you can eat. Here is the full breakdown — per fruit and per 100 grams — plus why guava is a smart choice for weight management.

7 August 2026
Fresh guava with ginger, honey and herbal tea, styled for a cold-and-immunity guide
Guides6 min read

Does Guava Cause Cold and Cough? Separating Myth from Fact

A common belief says guava causes cold and cough, especially in winter. In fact guava is one of the richest fruit sources of vitamin C. Here is where the myth comes from — and the sensible truth.

6 August 2026
A healthy happy dog beside a bowl of fresh cut guava pieces
Guides6 min read

Can Dogs Eat Guava? Safety, Portions and Precautions

Good news for dog owners: guava is generally safe for dogs as an occasional treat. Here is how much is safe, whether the seeds and skin are okay, and the precautions worth knowing before you share a slice.

5 August 2026
Ranthambore Fort standing over the guava orchards of Sawai Madhopur
Heritage8 min read

What to Eat in Sawai Madhopur: A Local Food Guide Beyond Ranthambore

Everyone comes to Sawai Madhopur for the tigers. Very few know that the same district is one of Rajasthan's most important fruit belts. A traveller's guide to what to actually eat — and what to carry home.

18 June 2026
Diamond-cut amrood ki barfi on a serving plate with cardamom
Recipes6 min read

Amrood ki Barfi Recipe: Rajasthan's Guava Sweet, Step by Step

Guava barfi is one of Rajasthan's under-celebrated winter sweets. This is the working recipe — exact ratios, timings per step, and the four reasons it fails to set (with the fix for each).

2 June 2026
A jar of clear guava jelly beside spoons of guava jam and pulp
Guides7 min read

Guava Jelly vs Jam vs Pulp: What's the Difference and Which to Buy

They come from the same fruit but they are three different products. Here is a clear, honest comparison — texture, sugar, shelf life, price — and a simple guide to which one you actually want on your shelf.

22 May 2026
A tiger walking through a Sawai Madhopur guava orchard at dawn
Heritage8 min read

Sawai Madhopur Guava: Why Rajasthan's ODOP Fruit Tastes Different

Cool winter nights, mineral-rich soil beside the Banas river, and orchards that have been in the same families for generations. Here is why Sawai Madhopur's amrood earned its ODOP status — and what that recognition actually means.

12 May 2026
Bulk guava pulp being prepared for packing
Wholesale10 min read

Guava Pulp Supplier in India: A Buyer's Guide to Grades, Brix and Pricing

A practical buyer's guide to sourcing guava pulp in India — what to specify, what to pay, what documentation to insist on, and how to avoid the two or three costly mistakes most first-time buyers make.

8 April 2026