Physalis Aka Golden Berry

Family: Solanaceae
Genus: Physalis
Other Names: Cape gooseberry, golden berry, poha uchuva, uvilla, agaymanto, Inca berry
Botanical Name: Physalis Peruviana
Condition: Fresh
Grade: A
Certification: GLOBALG.A.P.
Place of Origin: Colombia
Native of: The Andean region
Maturity: 95%
Brix level: 12-14°
Availability: All year round
Shelf life: 8 days without husk, 24 days with it
Storage temp: 7° Celsius, (45° F)
Taste: A combination of sweet and tart
Fruitskg: 195 – 205
Diameter: 2 – 3 centimeters
Packaging: With husk in baskets (12x100g) with husk in bulk (1.5 kilograms)
without husk in clamshells (12x142 g)
Delivery details: Approximately 10 days after receiving
the orderGolden berries, also known as Cape gooseberries or physalis (uchuva, uvilla and aguaymanto in spanish) are a good source of phosphorus.
This mineral is very important for the restoration of tissues and cells in the body, and combined with calcium, it fortifies bones and teeth. Phosphorus also plays a crucial role in how the body manages its energy.
Although there is no scientific evidence to support the use of golden berries to reduce inflammation, in South America this fruit has been used for this purpose, for centuries, with good results.
Finally, rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, and low in calories, physalis is a good source of energy and a perfect choice for a weight loos diet.