{"id":10071,"date":"2026-09-21T13:27:04","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T13:27:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wiki-archiv\/stachelbeere-ribes-uva-crispa\/"},"modified":"2026-09-21T13:27:04","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T13:27:04","slug":"stachelbeere-ribes-uva-crispa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wiki-archiv\/stachelbeere-ribes-uva-crispa\/","title":{"rendered":"Gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"position:relative;width:100%;min-height:340px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2c3e6b,#4a5fa5,#7d8fd1);border-radius:12px;margin:0 0 24px 0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:40px;\">\n<h1 style=\"color:#ffffff;margin:0;text-align:center;\">Gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa)<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"eh-arch\">\n<div class=\"ea-steck\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Botanical name<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Ribes uva-crispa<small>Gooseberry family (Grossulariaceae)<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">is used<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">The berries<small>green, yellow or red<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">The taste<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Sour to sweet<small>Green, unripe for compote; ripe for snacking.<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Origin<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Europe, North Africa, Caucasus<small>wild in forests and hedgerows<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Known for<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Vitamin C and fiber<small>Pectin for jam<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">season<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">June to August<small>Green from June, ripe from July<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-body\">\n<nav class=\"ea-nav\">\n<div class=\"t\">On this page<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#herkunft\">Origin<\/a><a href=\"#nutzen\">To use<\/a><a href=\"#inhalt\">Ingredients<\/a><a href=\"#kombi\">Reinforced combinations &amp; what clashes<\/a><a href=\"#gerichte\">In the kitchen<\/a><a href=\"#hausmittel\">As a home remedy<\/a><a href=\"#tradition\">Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/a><a href=\"#warn\">Warning notices<\/a><a href=\"#passend\">Related to the topic<\/a><a href=\"#quellen\">Sources<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"box\"><b>In short<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The gooseberry is a native berry that has been unjustly almost forgotten: rich in vitamin C, fiber, and pectin, and ranging in flavor from crisp and tart to honey-sweet depending on ripeness. Picked green, it&#039;s ideal for compotes and cakes; ripe gooseberries are perfect for snacking straight from the bush.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<div>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"herkunft\">\n<h2><span>Origin<\/span>The passion of the English<\/h2>\n<div class=\"eh-kraeuter-img\"><img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201200%20800%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/stachelbeere-ribes-uva-crispa.jpg\" alt=\"Frische gr\u00fcne Stachelbeeren in einer Schale\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:14px;border:2px solid rgba(201,162,75,0.4);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(23,58,36,0.15);\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-satz\">In the 19th century, there were over 170 gooseberry societies in England, which held competitions for the heaviest berry.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">Gooseberries grow wild throughout Europe and are closely related to currants. They have been cultivated since the 16th century, primarily in England and the Netherlands, where hundreds of varieties have been developed. Record-breaking berries from English clubs weighed over 50 grams.<\/p>\n<p>In Germany, it was a common sight in every farm garden until the beginning of the 20th century, when a powdery mildew introduced from America decimated the populations. Today, there are robust, sometimes thornless varieties, and the gooseberry is experiencing a comeback in home gardens.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"nutzen\">\n<h2><span>To use<\/span>What the gooseberry can do for you<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">Gooseberries provide approximately 28 mg <strong>Vitamin C<\/strong> and 4 g <strong>Dietary fiber<\/strong> Per 100g, they also contain potassium, manganese, vitamin A, and polyphenols \u2013 red varieties additionally contain anthocyanins. At around 44 kcal per 100g, they are light and refreshing.<\/p>\n<p>Their high <strong>Pectin content<\/strong> This makes them an ideal fruit for jam and provides soluble fiber, which nourishes the gut flora and slows the rise in blood sugar. As with all berries, observational studies link high consumption with better cardiovascular health.<\/p>\n<p>The gooseberry is a good example of seasonal cuisine: those who harvest it green in June have compote fruit, in July ripe snack berries - from their own garden, without transport and packaging.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-zahlen\">\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 28 mg<\/b><span>Vitamin C per 100 g<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 4 g<\/b><span>Dietary fiber per 100 g<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>over 50 g<\/b><span>weighed the heaviest English competition berry<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>170+<\/b><span>Gooseberry societies existed in 19th-century England.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"inhalt\">\n<h2><span>Ingredients<\/span>This is what&#039;s in the gooseberry<\/h2>\n<p>Gooseberries contain fruit acids (especially citric and malic acid), sugar, <strong>Vitamin C<\/strong>, <strong>pectin<\/strong> and other dietary fiber, potassium, manganese, and polyphenols such as quercetin, kaempferol, and anthocyanins in red varieties.<\/p>\n<p>Unripe green berries are more acidic and higher in pectin, while ripe berries are sweeter and more aromatic. The skin is firm and contains a large proportion of polyphenols.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"kombi\">\n<h2><span>Enhanced combinations<\/span>What makes the gooseberry stronger<\/h2>\n<p>Gooseberries need sweetness to counteract the acidity - or fat that carries it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Sweet<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Elderflowers<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Gooseberry and elderflower jam - an English classic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Cake<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>meringue<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Gooseberry pie with meringue topping: sour and sweet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Hearty<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">to <i>Mackerel &amp; Duck<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Gooseberry sauce cuts through fatty fish and poultry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">dessert<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>cream<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Gooseberry Fool - compote with whipped cream.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Breakfast<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Yogurt &amp; Oats<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Ripe berries in muesli.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">jam<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">without <i>Gelling agent<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Green gooseberries gel due to their own pectin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"ea-beisst-h\"><span>What contradicts itself<\/span>It&#039;s best to avoid these combinations.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi beisst\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">acid<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>green raw<\/i> in quantities<\/div>\n<p>Very sour - use cooked green berries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Teeth<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>sour<\/i> and then clean<\/div>\n<p>Fruit acid - wait 30 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">stomach<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not at <i>heartburn<\/i> in quantities<\/div>\n<p>Acid can be irritating.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Pick<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>without gloves<\/i><\/div>\n<p>The spines - hence the name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Sugar<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>too sweet<\/i><\/div>\n<p>It&#039;s better to use ripe berries than to add a lot of sugar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">storage<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>leave lying around for a long time<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Ripe berries only keep for a few days in the refrigerator.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"gerichte\">\n<h2><span>In the kitchen<\/span>Where she belongs<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"ea-gerichte\">\n<li><span class=\"g\">Gooseberry pie<\/span><span class=\"w\">With a meringue topping.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Gooseberry Fool<\/span><span class=\"w\">Compote with cream.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Gooseberry jam<\/span><span class=\"w\">With elderflowers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">compote<\/span><span class=\"w\">Serve with vanilla in semolina pudding.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Crumble<\/span><span class=\"w\">With oat crumble.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Sauce for mackerel<\/span><span class=\"w\">English with a little sugar.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Chutney<\/span><span class=\"w\">Ginger with cheese.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Red fruit jelly<\/span><span class=\"w\">With other summer berries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Smoothie<\/span><span class=\"w\">Ripe berries with banana.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Fresh from the bush<\/span><span class=\"w\">Ripe, soft berries.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ea-tipp\"><b>Rule of thumb:<\/b> For compote and cakes, harvest the berries in June when they are firm and green; for snacking, harvest them in July when they become soft. Snip off the stems and blossom ends with scissors.<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"hausmittel\">\n<h2><span>As a home remedy<\/span>Gooseberry compote with little sugar<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-rezept\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Here&#039;s how it works<\/div>\n<h3>gooseberry compote<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Wash 500g of green gooseberries and trim off the ends.<\/li>\n<li>Bring to a boil with 100 ml of water, 2 to 3 tablespoons of honey or sugar and a vanilla pod.<\/li>\n<li>Simmer gently for 5 minutes, until the first berries burst.<\/li>\n<li>Let it cool down, then eat it with yogurt, porridge or semolina pudding.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">For what<\/div>\n<p>A vitamin- and pectin-rich side dish for breakfast and dessert. The pectin is satiating and slows down blood sugar levels, while the acid largely eliminates the need for additional sugar.<\/p>\n<div class=\"k\" style=\"margin-top:14px\">Crowd<\/div>\n<p>Keeps for about a week in the refrigerator. One serving per day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"tradition\">\n<h2><span>Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/span>What the old systems say<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-trad\">\n<div>\n<h3>Ayurveda<\/h3>\n<p>The European gooseberry is not described in Ayurveda - not to be confused with the Indian gooseberry Amla (<em>Phyllanthus emblica<\/em>), one of the most important Ayurvedic plants. Based on its sour taste, it would be classified as Vata-reducing and Pitta-stimulating.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Traditional Chinese Medicine<\/h3>\n<p>Gooseberries play no role in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Sour berries are generally described as astringent and as conserving body fluids.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"warn\">\n<h2><span>Warning notices<\/span>When you should be careful<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-warn\">\n<h3>Please note<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Acid:<\/strong> Use with caution if you suffer from heartburn and sensitive teeth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thorns:<\/strong> Wear gloves when picking.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Confusion:<\/strong> Do not confuse it with the Indian gooseberry Amla - different plant.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Allergy:<\/strong> rarely.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sugar:<\/strong> Sweeten compote and jam sparingly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">This page provides information and does not replace medical advice. If symptoms persist, please consult a doctor.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"passend\">\n<h2><span>Related to the topic<\/span>Read on and cook along!<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-passend\"><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/schwarze-johannisbeere-ribes-nigrum\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Blackcurrant<\/span><span class=\"d\">The sister species from the genus Ribes.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/holunderblueten-sambucus-nigra\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Elderflowers<\/span><span class=\"d\">The partner in the jam.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/himbeere-rubus-idaeus\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">raspberry<\/span><span class=\"d\">For the red berry compote.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/product\/vitamin-c-aus-acerola\/\"><span class=\"art\">Our shop<\/span><span class=\"n\">Vitamin C from acerola<\/span><span class=\"d\">When it&#039;s not berry season.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/product\/chiasamen\/\"><span class=\"art\">Our shop<\/span><span class=\"n\">Chia seeds<\/span><span class=\"d\">For berry chia jam.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/product\/ceylon-zimt-gemahlen\/\"><span class=\"art\">Our shop<\/span><span class=\"n\">Ceylon cinnamon, ground<\/span><span class=\"d\">For crumble and compote.<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">Shop links lead to our product pages; it is indicated there if a partner is involved.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k ea-quellen\" id=\"quellen\">\n<h2><span>Sources<\/span>What is this based on?<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Basu A, Rhone M, Lyons TJ. <em>Berries: emerging impact on cardiovascular health.<\/em> Nutrition Reviews 2010; 68(3): 168\u2013177.<\/li>\n<li>Hummer KE, Dale A. <em>Horticulture of Ribes.<\/em> Forest Pathology 2010; 40(3\u20134): 251\u2013263.<\/li>\n<li>Aune D et al. <em>Fruit and vegetable intake and the risk of cardiovascular disease, total cancer and all-cause mortality - a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies.<\/em> International Journal of Epidemiology 2017; 46(3): 1029\u20131056.<\/li>\n<li>German Nutrition Society: <em>Reference values for nutrient intake - Vitamin C.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>USDA FoodData Central: <em>Gooseberries, raw<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stachelbeere (Ribes uva-crispa) Botanischer Name Ribes uva-crispaStachelbeergew\u00e4chse (Grossulariaceae) Verwendet wird Die Beerengr\u00fcn, gelb oder rot Geschmack Sauer bis s\u00fc\u00dfgr\u00fcn unreif f\u00fcr Kompott, reif zum Naschen Herkunft Europa, Nordafrika, Kaukasuswild in W\u00e4ldern und Hecken Bekannt f\u00fcr Vitamin C und BallaststoffePektin f\u00fcr Marmelade Saison Juni bis Augustgr\u00fcn ab Juni, reif ab Juli Auf dieser Seite HerkunftNutzenInhaltsstoffeVerst\u00e4rkte Kombis<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10059,"parent":5278,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10071","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10071","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10071"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10071\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5278"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10059"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10071"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}