Goldenberry

Physalis peruviana

Ancient Andean Fruit • Vitamin A & Antioxidants • Deliciously Exotic

Wrapped in a delicate papery husk, goldenberry has been enjoyed in South America since ancient times and is now appreciated worldwide for its color, flavor, and nutrients.

Origen

Native to the tropical highlands of South America, goldenberry has grown in the Andean regions of Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia before Incan times. It thrives in subtropical mountain climates with abundant sunlight and moderate temperatures.

Usos tradicionales

Indigenous Andean communities valued goldenberries as both a nourishing food and a traditional remedy. The fruits were eaten fresh and incorporated into local preparations for their nutritional and medicinal properties.

Tipo botánico

Goldenberry is the fruit of an herbaceous perennial belonging to the Solanaceae, or nightshade, family. Each round, golden-orange berry grows inside a distinctive papery husk that protects the delicate fruit as it ripens.

Historia y tradición

Goldenberry has been cultivated in the Andes since pre-Inca times. After reaching South Africa’s Cape of Good Hope during the 18th century, it became known as Cape gooseberry and gradually spread to other subtropical regions around the world.

Nutrientes y compuestos

Goldenberries are rich in carotenoids, including vitamin A precursors, and provide fiber and micronutrients. They also contain beneficial compounds such as polyphenols and flavonoids that contribute to their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Versatilidad culinaria

Goldenberries can be enjoyed fresh, dried, juiced, or powdered. Their distinctive sweet and tangy flavor complements fruit salads, yogurt, smoothies, trail mixes, snacks, preserves, and a variety of other sweet and savory dishes.

Productos de Goldenberry HerbaZest

Aguaymanto Deshidratado

Sabroso y nutritivo: Las bayas de aguaymanto son una excelente fuente de fibra y vitamina A, además de aportar una buena dosis de potasio.
Aguaymanto premium: Vegano, certificación orgánica por la USDA, libre de gluten y sin GMO.
Cultivado en su lugar de origen: los Andes peruanos, de donde proviene sus nombres de aguaymanto, uchuva, uvilla, “bayas incas” o “bayas de pichu”
Versátil y fácil de usar: Un complemento delicioso y nutritivo para mezclas de frutos secos y muesli, bocadillos y postres, yogures y batidos, ensaladas y ¡Mucho más!

Tamaño

1LB

2LB

$14.99