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Cape Gooseberry

A husked Andean berry, sweet-tart and lantern-wrapped; also called goldenberry.

Nutrition · estimated · per 100g
53Calories
1.9gProtein
11gCarbs
0.7gFat
6gFiber
0gSugar

Benefits

Key compounds

Vitamin Cbeta-carotenefiberpolyphenols

Best for these goals

Fresh garnishpreserves

How to use it

Eaten fresh from the papery husk; made into jams and sauces; used as a garnish for its lantern husk

Evidence level

Culinary

Cautions & interactions

Ripe fruit only — unripe berries and the husk of this nightshade are not eaten.
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