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The Green gooseberry is a widely varied fruit depending upon the cultivar. The exterior can range in texture from smooth and translucent to fuzzy and opaque. They can vary in size from that of a large cherry tomato to smaller than a blueberry. The round or slightly oblong berries have a taut, pale green skin and tomato-like flesh dotted with tiny edible seeds. Their tart juicy flesh is not as sweet as the red varieties, but offers flavors of kiwi, starfruit and green grape with a moderately acidic floral finish.
Seasons/Availability
Green gooseberries are available in the summer.
Current Facts
Gooseberry is an umbrella term for almost 2,000 different cultivars within the Ribes genus. There are two main types, American (Ribes hirtellum) and European (R. uva-crispa or R. grossularia). The European variety is far superior in flavor, size and texture and the classic berry for most culinary uses. The 'Invicta' gooseberry is one of the most commonly grown green European cultivars. A completely unrelated fruit named the Cape gooseberry (Physalis peruviana), is actually a closer relative to the tomatillo and a member of the Solanaceae family.
Nutritional Value
Green gooseberries provide twenty times more vitamin C than an orange. They are also rich in vitamins A, B1, B5 and B6, folate, calcium, magnesium, potassium and copper.
Applications
Fresh Green gooseberry's sweet-tart flavor can be used in both sweet and savory dishes, whether cooked, raw, mashed, pureed, preserved, even pickled. Stud a sweet almond tart with the sour, gem-like green berries to add little bursts of natural acidity. The berries make an excellent jam or syrup for beverages and cocktails. Cook the Green gooseberries down into a chutney spiked with clove, star anise and black pepper to accompany fresh goat cheese spread on toast. Slice the Green gooseberries in half and submerge in a saltwater brine and pickling spices for a relish to pair with sausages, pork, lamb or grilled fish. Complimentary ingredients include pistachios, pine nuts, almonds, bramble berries, stone fruit, aged balsamic vinegar, salad greens such as butter lettuce and arugula, apples, fresh and dried figs, fennel, bacon and basil.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Gooseberries have a rich history steeped in traditional British recipes and horticulture. A favorite dessert since the Tudors controlled the throne, known as a gooseberry fool, consists of folding sweetened Green gooseberry jam into freshly whipped cream. Competitive gooseberry growing was a popular pastime up to World War I, when there were 170 shows in Northern England. The Egton Bridge Old Gooseberry Society, established in 1800, is the oldest surviving show in the country.
Geography/History
Gooseberries are native to the European Caucasus Mountains and North Africa, even the so-called American cultivars have genetics that can be traced back to the earliest European varieties. The British can be credited for their work in the sixteenth century in developing many of the varieties we see today. Gooseberries grow best in humid summer conditions and are extremely cold-hardy, and can be found growing as far north as the Arctic Circle.
Green gooseberries: These berries come in various textures, from smooth and translucent to fuzzy and opaque. Their size ranges from as small as a blueberry to as large as a cherry tomato. With taut, pale green skin, their tart, juicy flesh combines flavors of kiwi, starfruit, and green grape. Although less sweet than red varieties, they have a moderately acidic floral finish and are dotted with tiny edible seeds.
"Kazakhfilm" weekend food fair
Vishnevaya str. 27, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Green gooseberries of South Kazakhstan can be enjoyed in diverse forms, enhancing both sweet and savory dishes. You can use them in jams, syrups for beverages, or chutneys spiced with clove and star anise. They pair wonderfully with goat cheese on toast or as pickled relish for sausages, pork, or fish. Complementary flavors include almonds, pistachios, bramble berries, figs, fennel, basil, and salad greens like arugula.
Convenient vegetable store Aray
ул. Сыргабекова 19, Алматы 050023, Казахстан
Gooseberries of Kazakhstan offer a wealth of nutrients. Green gooseberries, for instance, provide twenty times more vitamin C than an orange. They are also packed with vitamins A, B1, B5, and B6, as well as folate, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and copper. This makes them a powerhouse for boosting immunity and supporting overall health while adding a tangy flavor to culinary dishes.
Central Green Market
улица Жибек Жолы 53, Алматы 050000, Казахстан
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Gooseberries: Gooseberries are native to the European Caucasus Mountains and North Africa, with even American cultivars having genetic roots in early European varieties. They thrive in humid summers, are extremely cold-hardy, and can grow as far north as the Arctic Circle. The British played a significant role in the sixteenth century in developing many of the gooseberry varieties recognized today.
Turnips Borough Market
43 Borough Market, London SE1 9AH, United Kingdom
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Gooseberries: These berries play a prominent role in British culinary history, with the dessert "gooseberry fool" being a classic treat dating back to the Tudor era. The dish combines sweetened green gooseberry jam with freshly whipped cream. Competitive gooseberry growing peaked before World War I, boasting 170 shows in Northern England. The Egton Bridge Old Gooseberry Society, founded in 1800, remains the oldest active gooseberry show in the UK.
Kazakhfilm weekend food fair
Kazakhfilm microdistrict, Almaty, Kazakhstan
The Green gooseberry has a pale green skin that is either smooth and translucent or fuzzy and opaque, depending on the variety. Its tart, juicy flesh carries flavors reminiscent of kiwi, starfruit, and green grape, paired with a moderately acidic floral finish. The fruit's texture and size can range significantly, from as small as a blueberry to as large as a cherry tomato, with edible seeds embedded in tomato-like flesh.
Tekka Center
665 Buffalo Rd, Singapore 210665
(868) 669-13
Green gooseberries are incredibly versatile, lending their sweet-tart flavor to both sweet and savory recipes. They can be cooked, raw, mashed, pureed, preserved, or pickled. Pair them with ingredients like pistachios, almonds, balsamic vinegar, figs, fennel, or bacon. You can pickle them for a relish, use them in a tart for bursts of natural acidity, or create a spiced chutney to pair with goat cheese on toast. They also enhance jams, syrups, and even cocktails.
Tekka Center
665 Buffalo Rd, Singapore 210665
Gooseberry: The European gooseberry, known as Ribes uva-crispa or Ribes grossularia, is celebrated for its superior flavor, size, and texture, making it the preferred choice for culinary uses. One popular green cultivar of this variety is 'Invicta,' often grown for its versatility. Interestingly, the Cape gooseberry is unrelated to true gooseberries and instead shares closer ties with tomatillos as a member of the Solanaceae family.
Green Gooseberries: These berries offer remarkable nutritional benefits, packing twenty times more vitamin C per serving than an orange. Alongside vitamin C, they are rich in vitamins A, B1, B5, and B6, as well as folate, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and copper, making them a powerful addition to a balanced diet and promoting overall health.
Gooseberries: Gooseberries are native to the European Caucasus Mountains and North Africa. Even American cultivars have genetic roots tracing to early European varieties. The British played a significant role in developing many modern varieties during the sixteenth century. Gooseberries thrive in humid summers, are very cold-hardy, and can even grow as far north as the Arctic Circle.
Magnum cash and carry
Almagul 18a, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Green gooseberries have been a cherished ingredient in traditional British cuisine. Dating back to the Tudor period, they were famously used in a dessert called a gooseberry fool, which combines sweetened gooseberry jam with freshly whipped cream. These tart berries were also the centerpiece of competitive gooseberry growing, a popular pre-World War I pastime in Northern England, with the Egton Bridge Old Gooseberry Society, founded in 1800, being the oldest surviving show.
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