Physicochemical Properties of Psidium guineense (guava) as a Function of Temperature and Storage Time

Jheniffer E. Valdivia-Culqui, María G. Pesantes-Gallardo, Katherine Reyna-Gonzales, Eddy O. Huamán-Grandez, Fredy A. Paredes-Tarrillo, Pedro A. Raymundo-Vasquez, Marleni Medina-Mendoza, Ilse S. Cayo-Colca, William Bardales, Efrain M. Castro-Alayo and César R. Balcázar-Zumaeta Psidium guineense, a tropical fruit belonging to the Myrtaceae family, has high content of bioactive compounds with antioxidant properties. However, this fruit is perishable, and its postharvest shelf life is challenging for its commercialization and industrial processing, emphasizing the need for effective preservation strategies.