Sometimes it is called "pineapple cherry" or "Peruvian gooseberry" because the taste of physalis is simultaneously reminiscent of sweet tomato, pineapple, sweet cherry and gooseberry.
What is Physalis useful for
Its fruits contain a number of valuable substances that a person needs for a healthy diet.
Laboratory tests revealed that they contain: ascorbic acid, vitamin A, B vitamins, a group of minerals (potassium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, phosphorus).
Physalis improves all digestive processes and increases the body's protective properties.
It is very useful and even necessary for people who have recently suffered serious illnesses or operations.
Systematic and reasonable consumption of physalis fruits in a woman’s diet contributes to her health and beauty.
How to eat physalis correctly
Physalis berry (strawberry) or fruit fruits are medium-sized - bright orange, aromatic, sweet and sour in taste, somewhat reminiscent of gooseberries.
They are eaten fresh, used to decorate dishes, and if there are a lot of fruits, they are made into jam, compotes and candied fruits.
Physalis is eaten fresh and also used in various dishes - in fillings for pies (especially with apples), in sauces for fish and meat, and its juice is poured into marinades and pickles to give an orange tint.