Golden Berries
The golden berry is often referred to by many names such as Physalis, Incaberry, Cape Gooseberry or Pichuberry. It originally grew in South America but has since been grown in Europe and South Africa.
Golden Berry – Physalis Peruviana
Physalis is the species of plant which grows in Peru, thus the name. In the United States, we commonly referred to it by its easier to pronounce name, golden berries.
Other Golden Berry Names
- Cape gooseberry
- Pichuberry
- Incaberry
- Physalis
- Ground cherries
- Poha Berry
- Chinese lantern
How to Eat Golden Berries
Fresh gooseberries tend to have tart, sour taste. Although some people to eat them raw, many will eat the dried gooseberry which is the more popular way it is sold in the states. With the tart taste, often it is used in foods with sugar added such as pies or jams.
Benefits – Are golden berries good for you?
Golden berries offer many positive health benefits. Here is a list of them along with all the nutrients found in this Cape gooseberry.
- Improves memory
- Reduces stress
- Increases metabolism
- Builds muscle
- Neutralizes the hazardous free radicals
- Promotes healthier eyes and skin
- Improves bone strength
- Good for teeth health
- Helps regulate and treat diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol
- Some cancer studies have used them as treatment for liver cancer
Nutrients in Golden Berries
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
- Vitamin C
- Iron
- Calcium
- Melatonin
- Potassium
Where to Buy Golden Berries
Fresh golden berries may be hard to come by in some regions, especially when they are not in season. However, the dried goldenberry can usually be found at health stores. You can also purchase dried golden berries online.
Golden Berry Side Effects
The golden berries are relatively safe as long as you are not allergic to berries. Anyone with berry allergies should consult their doctor before taking them.
Another reported adverse reaction is eating them raw in nature can be dangerous. The unripe fruit is considered to be poisonous and has caused death in cattle that ate them.
Golden Berry FAQ
What are the benefits of golden berries?
Golden berries are a healthy super food with a high concentration of nutrients. You can read all the benefits from golden berries on this page.
What type of fruit is a golden berry?
The golden berry is yellow in color, and fresh on the plant looks like a yellow cherry tomato. However, it’s typically eaten dried, so it has the appearance of a gold raisin.
What are dried golden berries?
The golden berry grows on the plant inside a paper-like texture protective layer. Inside the layer, is a round berry. Often the berries are dried, and many buy dried golden berries to eat as a healthy super food snack with many benefits.
Can golden berries help you burn fat?
Golden berries boost energy which increased your metabolism and can help you burn fat. These berries also help build muscle which can make you look leaner.
What is incaberry?
The Inca Berry is another name for golden berry. It is also synonymous with ground cherry and gooseberry.