Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
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Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
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Side Effects
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Type
Fruit vegetable
Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Winter
Varieties
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Seedless Variety
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Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
White
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Crunchy
Taste
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Tart
Origin
Chile, Peru
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Grows on
Bushes
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
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Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5-6.16-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
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Warm
Facts about
Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.
- Due to its strong & fruity aroma, brides consumed quince to ensure "perfumed lips".
- It is also called as ‘Pear of Cydonia’, being native to Caucasus and Iran.
- They call it as the ‘golden apple’ of Greek Mythology.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
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Turkey
Other Countries
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Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
Netherlands
United States of America
Top Exporter
Colombia
Argentina