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Physalis/Cape Gooseberry/Ground Cherry

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Description

A fruit commodity identified by the market names physalis, cape gooseberry, and ground cherry. Its effective botanical label is Physalis peruviana.

Botanical Name

Physalis peruviana

Origin

Bolivia, Western Brazil

Size

All Sizes

Storage Guidelines

Physalis should be stored in a cool, humid environment with minimal handling to prevent damage to the husk and fruit

Temperature

-0.5 to 1°C (31 to 34°F) for extended shelf life, but typically stored at 1-3°C (34 to 37.4°F) for general handling

Humidity

80-90%

Shelf Life

7-10 days at optimal conditions, 4-7 days at general handling conditions

Packaging

Well-ventilated containers, such as punnets, baskets, or polypropylene bags

Keep away from ethylene-producing fruits to prevent ripening. Physalis is typically picked when the husk is dry and the fruit is mature green, but the ideal storage ripeness is yellow-orange with a few green ones, depending on market preferences and variety

Nutritional Information

Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw; USDA SR Legacy, FDC 173043, published 4/1/2019. Per 100 g edible portion, approximately: Energy: 53 kcal; Protein: 1.9 g; Fat: 0.7 g; Total carbohydrate (by difference): 11.2 g; Vitamin C: 11 mg. Generic reference for the stated edible food and processing form, not a cultivar-specific or item-specific measurement. Composition of an individual shipment has not been measured.

"Cape Gooseberry Fruit"