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About Physalis

 

The Physalis belong to the Solanaceas family. This is a round fruit weighing 5 to 7grms and its diameter is approximately 2cm. The berry is loosely enclosed in a natural, papery, yellowish husk that must be open to consume the fruit. The phsyalis has a smooth, waxy, glossy and orange-yellow skin; the pulp is juicy and contains numerous, very small, light - yellow seeds. When ripe, it tastes sweet with a fine and delicate sour touch.

 

The uchuva can be consumed freshly, alone or in salads, giving a touch of sweet and sour to foods, it is being processed to obtain products like marmalade, yoghurt, sweets, ice cream, canned conserves and liquors. They also serve as decorative elements (in the same manner as a cherry) to decorate cakes and pies. Last, the uchuva bush is also used to protect the soil from erosion. This because of it ´s robust growing and expansion that acts like a coverer of the ground.

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Physalis Nutrition Facts

 

 

 

Energy	97 Kcal.
Protein	2.2 g
Total Carbohydrates	23.4 g
Total Sugars	11.2 g
Total Fat	0.7 g
Saturate Fat	0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.1 g
Dietary Fiber	10.4 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	28 mg

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Physalis Nutrition Facts

 

It is characterized for being an excellent source of pro vitamin A (3000 I.U. of carotene per 100 grams) and vitamin C. It also possesses some of the complex vitamin B. In addition, it ´s contents of protein (0.3%) and phosphate (55%) are exceptionally high for a fruit. Actually it has an important use with therapeutic objectives, since according to experts it helps to purify the blood, fortifies the optical nerve and alleviates infections of the mouth and pharynx. It is recommend for persons with all kinds of diabetes, it favors persons with prostate problems thanks to it ´s diuretic properties and in addition it is utilized as a natural tranquillizer for it ´s contents of flavonoids.