Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold
Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Gastric irritation
Heart burn
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Fruit vegetable
Season
Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith
Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red
Color
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
Creamy Yellow
Taste
Astringent
Tangy, Tart
Origin
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
South Africa
Soil Type
Loamy, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
Rainfall, Warm
Facts about
- 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.
- Up until 1967, tamarillos were referred to as tree tomatoes.
- The name tamarillo is derived from Maori word 'tama' which means leadership and rillo from spanish word 'amarillo' which means yellow.
Top Producer
Germany
New Zealand
Other Countries
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
Not Available
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Ribes uva-crispa
Solanum betaceum
Synonym
Ribes grossularia
tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Order
Saxifragales
Solanales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Solanaceae
Species
R. uva-crispa
Solanum betaceum
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Nightshade
Difference Between Gooseberry and Tamarillo
We might think that Gooseberry and Tamarillo are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gooseberry and Tamarillo Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gooseberry and Tamarillo is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gooseberry and Tamarillo with peel is 44.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 31.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Gooseberry and Tamarillo belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Gooseberry and Tamarillo is Saxifragales and Solanales respectively. Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family. Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species and Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.