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| 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
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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