Gooseberry

Definition

Gooseberries are tart berries produced by the Ribes grossularia plant. Most varieties of gooseberries are a light, translucent green, though they can be red, purple, white, or yellow in color.

Health considerations

Gooseberries are a good source of vitamin A, potassium and manganese, and a very good source of fiber and vitamin C. Darker colored varieties of gooseberries are high in antioxidants, mostly due to their high anthocyanin content.

May be found in

Juices, desserts, pastries, jams, pies

References

Nutrition Data

Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry

Alternative Spellings and Names

Ribes uva-crispa, Ribes grossularia