Gooseberries are a medium-sized round to oval-shaped sweet-tart berries, typically growing on moderately sized shrubs reaching a height of one meter and is further classified as European gooseberry.
Gooseberries are known for their smooth, taut, and translucent skin, and they may bear a waxy bloom as well as a few thin vertical stripes. The gooseberry bears a soft, tender, and aqueous flesh with many small, brown, and oval seeds within. Gooseberries taste sweet-tart.
Generally, average gooseberry my have 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide diameter. Average weight of gooseberry can be around 3-6 grams (0.1-0.2 ounces).
Scientific name of Gooseberry
Ribes Uva-Crispa
Other names of Gooseberry
- European Gooseberry
- Grosella Espinosa
- Uva Spina
Calories by source in Gooseberry
- Calories by carbohydrate in Gooseberry = 82%
- Calories by fat in Gooseberry = 11%
- Calories by protein in Gooseberry = 7%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Gooseberry
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Gooseberry = 78%
- Saturated fat (SFA) in Gooseberry = 9%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Gooseberry = 13%
Nutrition facts of Gooseberry
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 44 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 0.58 | GRAM | 1% |
| Protein | 0.88 | GRAM | 2% |
| Carbohydrate | 10.18 | GRAM | 4% |
Detailed vitamin profile of Gooseberry, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart.
Detailed mineral profile of Gooseberry, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart.
Check freshness in Gooseberry
- Unripe gooseberries are more oval in shape and green in color
- Ripe gooseberries are round in shape
- As the gooseberries ripen, the greenish color will stat dulling down
- Ripe gooseberries with a few spots and creases are okay to consume
- Fresh gooseberries are firm. Fresh gooseberries when gently pressed give in very little.
- The caps of ripe gooseberries are dry
Availability of Gooseberry
- The Seasons of gooseberries depend on the geographical location where it is being cultivated
- USA – Gooseberry season ranges from June – August
- UK – Gooseberry season ranges from May – August
- Poland – Gooseberry season ranges from May – August
- Ukraine – Gooseberry season ranges from June – August
- Russia – Gooseberry season ranges from June – August
How to store Gooseberry
- Gooseberries can be stored at room temperature for 1-2 days
- Ripe gooseberries can be stored in refrigerator in a container for 7 – 10 days
- Avoid washing the gooseberries when storing them in the fridge ( in case washed, make sure the gooseberries are pat dried and do not have excess water on their surface)
- Gooseberries can also be stored in freezer for 10 -12 months
- Place the gooseberries on a tray and freeze them. after freezing transfer the gooseberries in a freeze container or bag and place the bag in the freezer
Complete nutrition facts of Gooseberry
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