Feijoa has a green color and ellipsoid shape with white pulp and small, edible, white seeds. It has a distinctive, sweet aroma.
The feijoa can be consumed fresh by cutting it in half and scooping out the creamy, white pulp with a spoon. The feijoa is commonly used in salads, juices and ice cream. The skin is not edible.
The feijoa has vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B9, C, E and minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and zinc.