Physalis with husk
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These aromatic physalis with husks from Colombia bring a wonderfully sweet and sour flavor straight to your kitchen. The juicy, cherry-sized cape gooseberries are packed with intense aroma, making them perfect for fruit salads, desserts, or simply as a fresh snack. They are delivered in a convenient 100g pack, ideal for enjoying this exotic treat at its best.
Country of origin
Description
The Cape gooseberry (physalis) is characterised by the unique packaging of each individual fruit. The light brown, lampion-like sheath (the enlarged calyx) holds a fruit about the size of a cherry inside. The greenish-yellow to bright yellow, juicy berries are pleasantly sweet-sour with an intense aroma.
Origin
The home of the Cape gooseberry is the Andean region between Venezuela and Chile. In the early 19th century, it was introduced at the Cape of Good Hope, the promontory at the southern tip of Africa, and found great favour there, hence the name. The main export countries for Europe are Colombia, South Africa, Ecuador and Madagascar. Cape gooseberries are available all year round.
Tips
Cape gooseberries are also very good for freezing.
Preparation
Remove the gooseberries from the skin, wash them and eat them raw. The small seeds can be eaten as well. Cape gooseberries are particularly delicious in fruit salads, desserts or as a cake topping. They are also often "chocolatised" and used in desserts.