Due to its moisture level and sugar content, minimal sugar and sulphur dioxide has to be added in order to dehydrate. If not added, the fruit will become too hard and rubbery to be consumed. Many people are surprised by the fact that Guava contains more than 3 times the Recommended Daily Allowance of vitamin C, and about 5 times more than an orange! And when you consume the fruit, eat it with the skin, because the edible rind has a large concentration of the vitamin. It also contains pectin, a soluble fiber helpful in reducing blood cholesterol.