Do you know the synonyms for ground cherry? Its scientific term is “physalis”, but it is also called “cape currant”, “winter cherry” or “Chinese lantern” because of its yellow-orange fruit and its shell that has a texture similar to sugar paper.<\/p>\n
Did you know that the ground cherry is part of the same family as the tomato? Indeed, it belongs to the Solanaceae family, the same as the potato, the tomato and the tobacco. It is little known and little consumed by the general public and yet its taste is fine, delicate, sweet and a little acidulous to that time.<\/p>\n
The season for the ground cherry is August and September. Outside of this period, it is more difficult to find it and its price is very high. They must be well covered with their envelope so that their freshness is guaranteed. The drier the envelopes and the texture of paper, the better. They can be left to ripen after picking.<\/p>\n
As long as they are protected by their husk, ground cherries can be kept in refrigerator for several weeks, or even up to 2 to 3 months. If the envelopes are torn, consume them within 10 days to appreciate their full flavor. To freeze them, remove their envelope when they are fully ripe. Finally, dry them in the oven on low heat or in a dehydrator and use them like raisins.<\/p>\n
The energy value of ground cherries is about 40 calories per 100 g serving, which is about twenty peeled.<\/p>\n
Scientific studies have shown that physalis have several qualities and that their regular consumption would have anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive, antimicrobial and diuretic effects. Additionally, ground cherries are one of the anti-cancer foods and may have a role in the treatment of asthma, malaria, rheumatism, and hepatitis. They are a good source of vitamins B1, B3, C, iron, antioxidants and beta-carotene.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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