Allahabadi Surkha

Allahabadi Surkha are a variety of guava having deep pink color inside instead of the typical white color also known as Apple Guava^[1][2] and an apple red exterior skin.^[3] This fruit is sweet, and strongly flavoured with few seeds and is slightly depressed at both ends. The plants are vigorous, dome shaped and compact.^[4] These guavas are cultivated across the Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh region in the northern belt of India.^[5] Allahabadi Surkha is cultivated today on almost 1000 hectares of land mainly under Kaushambi and Kaurihar -II districts of Allahabad.^[6] The fruit is known for its medical properties such that during the winter season because it neutralizes disease symptoms.^[3]

Allahabadi Surkha
Geographical indication
Description	Fruits cultivated in Allahabad
Area	Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
Country	India

See also

• Bangalore Blue
• Coorg orange
• Nanjanagud banana