The Maison Ponthier sourcers have brought this small, tasty red fruit from the French island of Reunion to produce a delicious ready-to-use purée. Guava berries grow on pretty shrubs, which are 2 to 3 metres high and flourish in tropical, mountainous or warm temperate climates. The berries are harvested during the austral winter (between April and July) and measure about 2.5 cm in diameter. When fully ripe, they have smooth, shiny, red skin. Inside, the pulp is white, soft and creamy, with a uniquely refreshing, delicately sweet taste. A slightly tangy after-taste evokes the flavour of the finest oranges and redcurrants. What a pleasure to imagine all the ways the Ponthier Cattley Guava purée could be used: in jams, jellies, creams, juices, cocktails, marinades and sauces. But it is definitely at its best in sorbets. Once the guava berries have been prepared, they are processed using a specific production method: the seeds and other inedible parts are removed, leaving just the essence of the fruit, its pulp. The berry's natural red pigment colours the purée a wonderful bright pink. A gentle flash pasteurisation technique is used to fully preserve its delicate, distinctive taste.