DECA EXPERTS Guava Paste Bocadillo de Guayaba – Vélez Veleño Style, 18 Units (540 g) Imported from Colombia

Experience a traditional Colombian delight with DECA EXPERTS Guava Paste Bocadillo de Guayaba. This classic treat blends ripe guava pulp with panela, delivering a glossy, deep red block that invites a subtle, fruity aroma and a firm, bite-friendly texture. While crafted for everyday enjoyment, its rich aroma and balanced sweetness can elevate casual snacking or cheese pairings, offering a sensory moment that feels rooted in regional craft.

Originating in Vélez, Santander, this bocadillo carries a strong regional heritage. The town is renowned for bocadillo Veleño, a name that signals local know-how and time-honored methods. The product also shares connections with similar confections across Latin America, underscoring a network of traditional sweets that celebrate guava in its many forms. Expect a chewy yet sturdy bite with a vibrant hue that hints at the fruit’s natural brightness.

What makes bocadillo de guayaba special

• Heritage recipe: crafted from guava pulp blended with panela for a storied Colombian sweetness.
• Region of origin: Vélez, Santander, a region famed for bocadillo Veleño craftsmanship.
• Versatile enjoyment: pairs with cheese, spreads on bread, or enjoyed solo for a satisfying bite.
• Regional kinships: shares a lineage with similar confections in Venezuela and Brazil, reflecting culinary ties.
• Cultural recognition: celebrated as a Colombia cultural symbol in 2006 by Semana magazine.

How to enjoy

• Cheese pairing: thin slices with soft cheese for a balanced sweet-salty bite.
• Toast and spread: spread on warm bread or crackers for a quick, flavorful snack.
• Solo treat: enjoy a small rectangle as a fruity finish to a meal.
• Creative desserts: fold into pastries or use as a guava accent in fillings.

Product details

Size and packaging: 18 individually wrapped units, totaling 540 g (19.04 oz). Each portion delivers a firm, glossy texture and a vivid red color that signals a traditional treasure from Colombia.

Storage and freshness: store in a cool, dry place away from direct heat to preserve texture and aroma.