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What is Gooseberry?



Benefits
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Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention 0

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 0

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne 0

Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff 0

Allergy
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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 0

Side Effects
Gastric irritation 0

Recommeded for
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Pregnant Women
Yes 0

Lactating Women
Yes 0

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) 0

Nutrition
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Serving Size
100 g 0

Carbs
10.18 g 52

Fiber
4.30 g 13

Sugar
Not Available 0

Protein
0.88 g 31

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09 16

Vitamins
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Vitamin A (Retinol)
15.00 mcg 24

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg 24

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg 30

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg 42

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.29 mg 15

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg 20

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg 29

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
27.70 mg 33

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.37 mg 21

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available 0

Lycopene
Not Available 0

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available 0

Choline
Not Available 0

Fat
0.58 g 15

Minerals
0

Potassium
198.00 mg 36

Iron
0.31 mg 34

Sodium
1.00 mg 20

Calcium
25.00 mg 18

Magnesium
10.00 mg 25

Zinc
0.12 mg 21

Phosphorus
27.00 mg 19

Manganese
0.14 mg 23

Copper
0.07 mg 32

Selenium
0.60 mcg 10

Fatty Acids
0

Omega 3s
46.00 mg 17

Omega 6s
271.00 mg 6

Sterol
0

Phytosterol
0.00 mg 16

Water Content
87.87 g 22

Ash
0.49 g 27

Calories
0

Serving Size
100 g 0

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
44.00 kcal 29

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available 0

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available 0

Calories in Dried Form
Not Available 0

Calories in Canned Form
73.00 kcal 14

Calories in Foods
0

Calories in Juice
40.00 kcal 35

Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal 33

Calories in Pie
240.00 kcal 38

Characteristics
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Type
Berry, Tree fruit 0

Season
Summer 0

Varieties
Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith 0

Seedless Variety
Yes 0

Color
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow 0

Inside Color
Yellowish Green 0

Shape
Round 0

Texture
Crispy 0

Taste
Astringent 0

Origin
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia 0

Grows on
Trees 0

Cultivation
0

Soil Type
Loamy, Well-drained 0

Soil pH
6-6.8 0

Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm 0

Facts
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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.
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In Alcoholic Beverages
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Wine
Yes 0

Beer
Yes 0

Spirits
Yes 0

Cocktails
Yes 0

Production
0

Top Producer
Germany 0

Other Countries
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom 0

Top Importer
Not Available 0

Top Exporter
Not Available 0

Scientific Name
0

Botanical Name
Ribes uva-crispa 0

Synonym
Ribes grossularia 0

Classification
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Domain
Eukarya 0

Kingdom
Plantae 0

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta 0

Division
Magnoliophyta 0

Class
Magnoliopsida 0

Subclass
Dillenhidae 0

Order
Saxifragales 0

Family
Grossulariaceae 0

Genus
Ribes 0

Species
R. uva-crispa 0

Generic Group
Saxifrage 0

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What is Gooseberry Good For?

What is Gooseberry? What is Gooseberry good for? All fruits are good for health but some have a better a nutritional value as compared to others. Filled with essential nutrients, Gooseberry fruit acts as a remedy for various health problems. Some of the Gooseberry Benefits are: liver health, scurvy treatment, ulcer prevention, arthritis prevention and cancer prevention and its general health benefits are: boosts immune system, digestive aid, eye care, fights against infections, improves blood circulation, maintains healthy cholesterol level, sore throat treatment and treatment of common cold. It can also be used for nourishment of skin and hair. Some skin benefits are anti-aging benefits, brightens and lightens complexion, reduces wrinkles and treatment of acne and hair benefits are prevents hair loss, promotes longer and healthier hair and treatment of dandruff. If this fruit is consumed in excess or if you are intolerant, you might experience some side effects or allergies. Gooseberry side effects are: gastric irritation and its allergy symptoms are 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 and vomiting. Keep reading to get all the necessary information about Gooseberry.

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