Goya Guava Paste 14 oz

Goya Guava Paste (14 oz) is a compact, vividly colored fruit block commonly found in the international or Hispanic foods aisle of American supermarkets, often shelved near other preserves, dulce de leche, fruit pastes, and sometimes cross-merchandised with baking ingredients and jarred tropical fruits. Shoppers reach for it on trips aimed at cultural cooking, holiday baking, or when assembling a cheese board for guests. The brand leans on Goya’s long-standing identity in Latin American and Caribbean kitchens — positioned as a pantry staple for shoppers seeking authentic flavors, nostalgic family recipes, or easy, bright additions to desserts. The label suggests a fruit-forward product, which can create a “natural fruit” halo, but there’s no organic certification and the ingredient list includes added sugar and color. In plain terms, the product is a processed fruit concentrate: guava pulp cooked and concentrated with sugar, pectin and acid to form a shelf-stable paste. Sensory notes: a dense, sliceable, glossy block with a chewy, spreadable texture; the sweetness is intense and tropical with floral guava notes and a bright pink-red hue from added color. Packaging is a small sealed block in plastic/foil-lined wrapping or a tub, easy to slice or spoon. Rituals include thin slices paired with soft white cheeses (queso blanco or cream cheese), spread on crackers, tucked into pastries or empanadas, or used as a quick glaze or filling for breakfast pastries. It reads as a convenient, culturally rooted ingredient that brings bold sweetness and color to both everyday snacks and celebratory baking.