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.

Origin

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.

Traditional Uses

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.

Botanical Type

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.

History & Tradition

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.

Nutrients & Compounds

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.

Culinary Versatility

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.

HerbaZest Goldenberry Products

Dried Goldenberries

Flavorful & Nutritious: They are an excellent source of fiber and vitamin A and a good source of potassium.
Premium Goldenberries: Vegan, USDA certified organic, gluten-free & non-GMO.
Grown in their Place of Origin: The Peruvian Andes, to which they owe their name “Incan berries” or “Pichuberries.”
Versatile & Easy to Use: They’re a delicious & nutrient-packed addition to trail mixes & muesli, snacks & desserts, yogurt & smoothie bowls, salads, and more!

Size

1LB

2LB

$14.99