Cranberry and Gooseberry Facts

Facts about Cranberry and Gooseberry

Fruits (fresh or dried) play the role of natural staple diet for humans. We all have some basic knowledge about all types of fruits but are you aware of unique Cranberry and Gooseberry facts? Some of the interesting facts about Cranberry and Gooseberry are provided here.

Cranberry Facts are:

• Europeans thought the cranberry blossom looked like the head of a sandhill crane, hence the name Cranberry.
• They are also known as bounce berries as they bounce when they ripe.
• Cranberries do not grow in water.

Gooseberry Facts are:

• Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
• They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.

Fruits are consumed in various forms. Fruit recipes and desserts are the trending food choices all over the world. Use of Cranberry and Gooseberry in variety of dishes and their intrinsic nature of perfectly blending with other food combinations, makes them the apt choice for various dishes! Try out different recipes of these nutritious fruits and decide which fruit appeals more to your taste buds.