Products

Cape and Capeless Gooseberries

Also known as: Golden Berry, Husk Tomato, Cape Gooseberry, Ground Cherry, Inca Berry, Aztec Berry, Peruvian Cherry and Poha.

Category:

Fruit (Fresh)

Seasonality:

All Origins
Columbia
USA

January: Medium
February: Medium
March: Low
April: Low
May: Low
June: Low
July: Low
August: Low
September: Medium
October: Medium
November: Medium
December: Medium

January: None
February: None
March: Low
April: Low
May: Low
June: Low
July: Low
August: Low
September: None
October: None
November: None
December: None

January: Medium
February: Medium
March: Low
April: Low
May: Low
June: Low
July: Low
August: Low
September: Medium
October: Medium
November: Medium
December: Medium

Uses:

Originally cultivated in the Andes where they are still grown today and wild-harvested at 7,500-10,000 feet. They were taken to Florida/Louisiana in the 1700's and then transported by Cajuns to Quebec where they are still cultivated as an annual crop. They are a member of the Solanacaea family, as are the tomatillo and tamarillo, which are close cousins. These flavorful bite-sized fruits have a multitude of names such as Golden Berries, Husk Tomatoes, Ground Cherries, Inca Berries, Aztec Berries, Peruvian Cherries and Poha. Enjoy out of hand as a quick snack or in desserts, jams, jellies, preserves, pie fillings (with or without strawberries), chutneys, sauces, purees, meat glazes, or garnishes for plates and beverages.

Selection, Storage & Handling:

Cape Gooseberries have a very short season and are in limited supply. They are hand selected for excellent quality. Their shelf life is 7-14 days and consumers can enjoy them the day of purchase or they may be kept up to 5 days under refrigeration.

This item is perishable and ships 2nd Day. Product pricing includes 2nd Day shipping upgrade (Standard shipping rates still apply).

For availability, please use our store locator or contact us at 1.800.588.0151 and/or hotline@melissas.com.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size

Amount Per Serving
- Calories 60
- Calories from Fat: 0

% Daily Value*
- Cholesterol 0mg 0%
- Fiber 12g 0%
- Protein 2g 0%
- Saturated Fat 0g 0%
- Sodium 1g 0%
- Sugars 12g 0%
- Total Carbohydrate 0g 0%
- Total Fat 150g 0%