Cape Gooseberries, also known as Physalis peruviana, contain approximately 4-5 grams of sugar per 100 grams of fruit. This natural sugar content contributes to their sweet and tangy flavor. Additionally, they are low in calories and rich in vitamins and antioxidants, making them a healthy snack option.
Originally from the Cape of South Africa
Cape Gooseberry
Cape gooseberry
I think you are referring to the physalis or "cape gooseberry".
The scientific name would be Physalis peruviana.
They grow to maturity inside a husk and are related to the Cape Gooseberry, the fruit is green and the inside is white
Cape gooseberry, also known as Physalis peruviana, is not poisonous when consumed ripe and properly prepared. The ripe fruit is edible and nutritious. However, the unripe fruit and other parts of the plant contain solanine, which can be toxic if ingested in large quantities. It's important to only eat the fully ripe fruit to avoid any potential toxicity.
Gooseberries are a type of berry indigenous to Europe, North Africa and most of Asia. A preserve is when fruit is cooked with sugar and canned until it becomes somewhat gelatinous. It is similar to jam or jelly, but has a much less homogeneous texture. A wild gooseberry preserve would be a preserve made from wild gooseberries.
Gooseberry = Agrest.
No. A kiwi is a bird. A gooseberry is a fruit.The gooseberry is also different from the kiwifruit. The gooseberry is a berry, while the kiwifruit is a vine fruit.
The plural of gooseberry is gooseberries.
gooseberry - nellikkaai - நெல்லிக்காய், நெல்லிக்கனி country gooseberry - அரு நெல்லி -arunelli