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Since then horticulturalists have developed new feijoa varieties such as the Apollo and Gemini (for their rocket-shaped fruit) and the Kakapo and Pounamu (for their dark green colouring).

Feijoa can be eaten raw in fruit salads or as part of a fruit plate. They can also be cooked with other fruit such as apples.