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Cape gooseberries

Also Known As : Golden berry, Ground cherries, Rasbhari, Husk cherry
Technical Name : Physalis peruviana

Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It is tangy and sweet in taste.

Description

Cape gooseberry is a fruit of the potato family. It is a native of America.It is wrapped in a thin, straw colored, parchment like husk. Their inner juicy pulp contains very small yellowish seeds which are edible and have a crunchy texture. It is used in fruit salads, cocktails and also in desserts.

Health benefits

  • Cape gooseberries contain pectin fiber that helps to lower cholesterol.(1)

Selection Guide

Choose brightly colored gooseberries with dry capes and without mould or soft spots.

Note

Overconsumption of Cape gooseberries may lower the blood sugar and this may increase the risk of hypoglycemia.(2)

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