Gooseberry

Description

Gooseberry is a small, round berry with a translucent skin and visible veins, occurring in shades of green, yellow, pink, and red. It has a distinctly sour, refreshing taste with a hint of sweetness when fully ripe, making it an appealing accent in both desserts and savory dishes. Nutritionally, gooseberries are low in calories and rich in vitamin C, fiber, potassium, as well as antioxidants and minerals like manganese, supporting immunity, digestion, cardiovascular health, and having anti-inflammatory properties. In the kitchen, gooseberries are great for jams, compotes, juices, cakes, meat sauces, salads, and chutneys, pairing well with sugar, honey, vanilla, herbs, as well as fish or pork. They can be stored in the refrigerator unwashed, in a breathable container for several days to a week; they can also be frozen after washing and drying or preserved by sugaring, cooking, or canning.