Feijoa Jam

Feijoa jam is a sweet, aromatic preserve made from the feijoa fruit (also known as pineapple guava), which is native to South America but widely cultivated in New Zealand. The jam typically combines feijoa pulp with sugar and lemon juice, resulting in a fragrant spread with a unique flavor profile that blends notes of pineapple, guava, and mint.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Feijoa jam is high in carbohydrates, primarily from natural fruit sugars and added sweeteners, with negligible fat and protein. It provides vitamin C, potassium, and dietary fiber, with a typical serving containing around 50-60 calories per tablespoon.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	55 kcal
Protein	0.1 g
Carbs	14 g
Fat	0 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	13 g
Sodium	1 mg
Vitamin C	3 mg
Potassium	45 mg
Manganese	0.1 mg
Vitamin B6	0.02 mg
Folate	3 μg
Copper	0.03 mg

Per 1 tablespoon (20 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The feijoa fruit is culturally significant in New Zealand, where it's considered a national treasure and is often foraged from backyard trees. Nutritionally, feijoa jam retains the fruit's distinctive aromatic compounds and offers more fiber than many conventional jams due to the feijoa's naturally high pectin content.