Physalis

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CAPE GOOSEBERRY PHYSALIS - Physalis peruviana The Physalis belong to the Solanaceas family. This is a round fruit weighing 5 to 7grms and its diameter is approximately 2cm. The berry is loosely enclosed in a natural, papery, yellowish husk that can’t be eaten and must be open to consume the fruit. The phsyalis has a smooth, waxy, glossy and orange-yellow skin; the pulp is juicy and contains numerous, very small, light - yellow seeds. When ripe, it tastes sweet with a fine and delicate sour touch. Nutritional content This fruit is an excellent carotene, iron, phosphorus and Vitamin A source. It helps to provide essential vitamins for the body such as the vitamin C and B. It also contains calcium and phosphorus. Health benefits This delicious and exotic fruit is very healthful and it is believed that has many medicinal properties; purifies the blood, eliminates the albumen from the kidneys, reconstructs and fortifies the optical nerve and it is effective in the treatment of throat and prostate affections. It is a candy that diabetics can enjoy. Formerly, people used to give this fruit to children who took too much time to begin to speak. Consumption This berry can be eaten raw as a green berry, alone, or with other fruits in salads. It can also be chocolate dipped as a dessert. It is used as jams and sauces or fillings for delicious cakes