Guava was introduced to Hawai‘i during initial Western contact in the 1700s. It has spread rapidly and is now considered the Hawaiian islands’ most prolific wild fruit. Guava’s flavor is uniquely tart and sweet, commonly described as a hybrid between a strawberry and a pear. In Hawai‘i the fruit is predominately consumed fresh, in the form of juice, and in jellies and jams.
Over the years we’ve gravitated their focus on inclusion flavors that tap into the unique cuisine that Hawai’i is known for. When attending chocolate festivals around the world, it’s exotic flavors like theiv r Liliko’i x Passion Fruit bar that continues to stop people in their tracks and say, “WOW, that’s different!”.
This lead them back to the lab inspired to create something exotic, Hawai’i centric, and most importantly; DELICIOUS, that captivates people’s attention and taste buds.
Manoa created a small batch of Kuawa x Guava bars back in July of 2023 and have been selectively introducing the flavor to the public through various channels. They are so happy with the feedback we’ve received and are really proud to have this flavor as a permanent part of their collection. It’s now online for the first time and here to stay. If you haven’t tried it yet, we can’t wait for you to do so. As always, they would love to hear your thoughts. Aloha and happy tasting!
