| Common Names: Golden Berry
Botanical Name: Physalis Peruviana
Other Names: Cape Gooseberry, Inca Berry, Physalis
General Information
The Golden Berry has a smooth, waxy, glossy and orange-yellow skin. The pulp is juicy and contains numerous, very small, light - yellow seeds. The berry is round, 1.5 to 2.5 cm in diameter, and of a dark yellow almost orange color. The inner berry is covered with a lantern-like hood, which should not be eaten. Golden Berries are highly nutritious and are considered to be one of the best superfoods in the market.
Nutritional Value
Golden Berries are low in calories and contain bioflavonoid (Vitamin P), which are found in the colored part of fruits and vegetables. The bioflavonoids help prevent cellular damage caused by free radicals and produce anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity. Golden Berries contain Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B12, C, fiber, phosporus, and pectin.
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