Physalis ( Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry)

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Description

Physalis is a semi - acid fruit, it belongs to berry family and it's original from South American Andes. It has ovoid shape and average diameter of 1,2 cm and 5 g average weight. The husk or fruit basket protects the fruit; It has a green-yellow color and it can be eaten.

Its also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.

Benefits

The physalis counts with many health benefits such as:

Antioxidants properties due to polifenoles in it.

Anti-inflammatory, antitumor, antibacterial and antifungal effect might generate. Even though reduce the blood cholesterol levels it is best characterized and scientific proven benefit.

Contains high levels of A, B, C Vitamins.

Blood purification due to its diuretic properties.

Help to reduce the blood sugar levels, helping to diabetic treatment.

To eat the Physalis, the husk must be removed. Is important to refrigerate if its going to be stored, preferably with its husk, due it helps conserving the fruit until 8 days.The fruit is also ideal for salads, desserts and cakes. To get to know more about the consumption forms visit Etnico Recipes.

All year.