Thursday, July 14, 2022

Physalis peruviana,Goldenberry seed, plant, fruit

Physalis berries Kashmir


Scientific name: Physalis peruviana
Synonyms: Physalis edulis
Family: Solanaceae (Nightshade Family, Potato Family)

In folk medicine it has been used for cancer, malaria, asthma, hepatitis, dermatitis and rheumatism. Today it is used within European herbal medicine to treat kidney and bladder stones, fluid retention, gout and urinary tract disorders.

The physalis has a unique sweet and tart tropical flavor, combining hints of cherry tomato, pineapple, fig, and strawberry. The skin is similar to a tomatoes and is perfectly edible. After biting through the firm exterior, the juicy flesh inside is soft with many small, edible seeds.

Cultivation  details : widely introduced into cultivation in tropical, 
subtropical, and temperate areas such as Australia, China, India, 
Malaysia, and the Philippines, Pakistan, Iran,United states, Kashmir, 
Cananda and Aferican countries. (55–64 °F), tolerating 
temperatures as high as 30 °C (86 °F).
Other uses: Cape gooseberry is made into 
fruit-based sauces, pies, puddings
chutneys, jams, and ice cream, or eaten 
fresh in salads and fruit salads

In Latin America, it is often 
consumed as a batido or smoothie, 
and because of its showy husk, 
it is popular in restaurants as a 
decorative garnish for desserts.

To enhance its food uses, 
hot air drying improved qualities 
of dietary fiber  ontent, texture, and 
appearance.

In basic research  on fruit maturation, the 
content of polyphenols and vitamin C 
varied by cultivar, harvest time, 
and ripening stage.

Availability : Dried & fresh  fruit, Seeds for plantation purpose.
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