eugenia stipitata (araza, portuguese common names araçá, araçá-boi, spanish common name arazá) is a fruit that is part of the guava family and is a native fruit to brazil and parts of peru. it is commonly found in the rio ucayali valley. this fruit is small and it has a yellow or green color, with a soft pulp, and a sour flavor. because it is strongly sour, it is not eaten raw. however, in brazil and peru, drinks, nectars, ice creams, and marmalades use araza as an ingredient.