Physalis peruviana
Physalis peruviana
Common name:
Cape Gooseberry
Local name:
Fislis, Camapu
Country:
Brazil
Food Group(s):
Fruit
Part of plant/stage of process:
The small orange fruit is the most common edible part of a cape gooseberry. It grows in a papery husk that gives its decorative appearance, thereby generally used in dessert preparations as a garnish. The fruit has high amount of vitamin A and C and contains B-vitamins.