{"id":10273,"date":"2026-09-22T15:50:57","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T15:50:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wiki-archiv\/physalis-physalis-peruviana\/"},"modified":"2026-09-22T15:50:57","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T15:50:57","slug":"physalis-physalis-peruviana","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wiki-archiv\/physalis-physalis-peruviana\/","title":{"rendered":"Physalis (Physalis peruviana)"},"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;\">Physalis (Physalis peruviana)<\/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\">Physalis peruviana<small>Nightshade family (Solanaceae)<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">is used<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">The ripe berry<small>without calyx, fresh or dried<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">The taste<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Sweet and sour, exotic<small>between gooseberry and pineapple<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Origin<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Andes, Peru to Colombia<small>also Cape gooseberry or Andean berry<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Known for<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Carotenoids and the paper cup<small>Keeps for weeks when packaged<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">season<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Year-round<small>almost exclusively imports, primarily from Colombia<\/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 physalis is a small, orange berry from the Andes that ripens inside a papery husk. It provides carotenoids, some vitamin C, and B vitamins, while being low in calories. However, as a member of the nightshade family, only the ripe, orange fruit is eaten\u2014the calyx, leaves, and unripe berries are not. And the red Chinese lantern plant from the garden is not a fruit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<div>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"herkunft\">\n<h2><span>Origin<\/span>The lanternberry from the Andes<\/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%271024%27%20height%3D%27683%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20683%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27683%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/physalis-physalis-peruviana-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Physalis mit Papierkelch in einer wei\u00dfen 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\">The name comes from Greek <em>physalis<\/em> - \u201eBladder\u201c, after the inflated calyx around the fruit.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">The physalis grows wild in the high valleys of the Andes, from Venezuela to Chile, and was harvested there long before the arrival of the Spanish. Portuguese and British sailors brought it to the Cape of Good Hope in the 18th century \u2013 hence the name. <em>Cape gooseberry<\/em> (English <em>Cape Gooseberry<\/em>From South Africa, it spread to Australia, New Zealand, India and Hawaii, where it is called &quot;Poha&quot;.<\/p>\n<p>Today, Colombia is the largest producer and exporter, followed by Ecuador, Peru, and South Africa. The berries travel to Europe by plane or ship \u2013 they are well protected in the calyx and keep for an unusually long time. In Germany, physalis are occasionally grown in gardens or greenhouses, but there they only grow as an annual and ripen late in autumn.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"nutzen\">\n<h2><span>To use<\/span>What physalis does for you<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">According to the USDA, 100 g of physalis provide approximately 53 kcal, almost 2 g of protein, and 11 g of carbohydrates. The high content of... <strong>niacin<\/strong> (Vitamin B3, approximately 2.8 mg) and at <strong>Provitamin A<\/strong> in the form of <strong>Beta-carotene<\/strong>, which is what makes it orange. When <strong>Vitamin C<\/strong> The figures vary greatly: The USDA cites 11 mg, other analyses, depending on origin and ripeness, up to around 40 mg per 100 g.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, they contain phosphorus, iron, potassium, dietary fiber rich in pectin, and polyphenols. The numerous tiny seeds contain an oil with linoleic acid and vitamin E. Research is particularly interested in the... <strong>Withanolides<\/strong>, These are plant-derived steroid substances that have shown anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects in laboratory tests. However, there are currently very few studies on this in humans.<\/p>\n<p>In everyday terms, this means: physalis is an aromatic, low-calorie fruit with carotenoids \u2013 but not a superfood with proven health benefits. A handful is a nice addition to the fruit bowl, but it doesn&#039;t replace local berries or vegetables.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-zahlen\">\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 53 kcal<\/b><span>per 100 g<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>11\u201340 mg<\/b><span>Vitamin C per 100 g, depending on analysis<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approximately 2.8 mg<\/b><span>Niacin (Vitamin B3) per 100 g<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>4\u201310 g<\/b><span>weighs a single berry<\/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 physalis<\/h2>\n<p>Physalis berries contain water, fructose, fruit acids, pectin, beta-carotene and other carotenoids, vitamin C, the B vitamins thiamin and niacin, phosphorus, iron, and potassium. The seeds contain oil with linoleic acid, oleic acid, vitamin E, and phytosterols. They also contain polyphenols and withanolides such as physalines.<\/p>\n<p>Withanolides are particularly abundant in the calyx, leaves, and unripe fruit. Therefore, as with tomatoes and potatoes, green parts of the plant should not be eaten.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"kombi\">\n<h2><span>Enhanced combinations<\/span>What makes physalis stronger<\/h2>\n<p>The physalis brings acid and color - fat helps the carotenoids, spices round off the aroma.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Fat<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>yogurt or nuts<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Carotenoids are better absorbed with fat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Breakfast<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>oatmeal<\/i><\/div>\n<p>A tangy splash of color in the muesli.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">lettuce<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Avocado &amp; Arugula<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Fruity, creamy, tart.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">iron<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Lentils or millet<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Vitamin C helps with the absorption of plant-based iron.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">spice<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Vanilla &amp; Chili<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Sweet and spicy as a chutney.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Chocolate<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>dark chocolate<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Dipped in dark chocolate.<\/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\">Chalice<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not the <i>Eat the chalice<\/i><\/div>\n<p>The case is just packaging.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Immature<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>green berries<\/i><\/div>\n<p>More bitter substances and withanolides.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">confusion<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not the <i>Chinese lantern plant<\/i> from the garden<\/div>\n<p>Ornamental plant, not fruit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Crowd<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>dried in trays<\/i><\/div>\n<p>A lot of sugar in a small space.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Wash<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>unwashed<\/i><\/div>\n<p>The berry is often somewhat sticky.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">allergy<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not at <i>Nightshade allergy<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Cross-reaction possible.<\/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\">Pure as a snack<\/span><span class=\"w\">Pull back the calyx and pluck off the berry.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">fruit salad<\/span><span class=\"w\">With mango, kiwi and mint.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Muesli topping<\/span><span class=\"w\">Halved on oatmeal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">yogurt<\/span><span class=\"w\">With physalis and roasted nuts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Physalis chutney<\/span><span class=\"w\">With onion, ginger and a little chili.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">jam<\/span><span class=\"w\">With lemon, gels well thanks to pectin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Chocolate physalis<\/span><span class=\"w\">Dipped in dark chocolate, the chalice serves as the handle.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Leaf lettuce<\/span><span class=\"w\">With goat cheese and walnuts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">compote<\/span><span class=\"w\">Briefly saut\u00e9ed with vanilla.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Dried<\/span><span class=\"w\">Like raisins in trail mix.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ea-tipp\"><b>Rule of thumb:<\/b> Ripe physalis are uniformly orange and sit in a dry, light brown calyx. They keep in the calyx for two to three weeks in a cool, dry place \u2013 only unwrap and wash them shortly before eating, as the skin has a slightly sticky layer.<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"hausmittel\">\n<h2><span>As a home remedy<\/span>Physalis yogurt for a snack<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-rezept\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Here&#039;s how it works<\/div>\n<h3>Physalis yogurt<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Remove a handful of physalis (about 80 g) from the calyx and rinse briefly.<\/li>\n<li>Halve the berries and fold them into 150g of natural yogurt.<\/li>\n<li>Sprinkle a teaspoon of chopped walnuts or ground flaxseed over it.<\/li>\n<li>Add a pinch of cinnamon or vanilla if desired - sugar is usually not necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">For what<\/div>\n<p>A light, colorful snack. The fat from the yogurt and nuts helps the body absorb the beta-carotene from the berries, while the acidity adds a refreshing touch.<\/p>\n<div class=\"k\" style=\"margin-top:14px\">Crowd<\/div>\n<p>One serving a day is a good guideline. Use only ripe, orange-colored berries.<\/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 physalis is not described in classical Ayurveda; in India it is eaten as &quot;Rasbhari&quot;. According to current classification, the fruit is considered sweet and sour with a slightly cooling effect \u2013 balancing Vata, but suitable for Pitta in moderation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Traditional Chinese Medicine<\/h3>\n<p>In traditional Chinese medicine, the related Chinese lantern plant (Jin Deng Long) is primarily known as a medicinal herb, described as cold and bitter, and used for sore throats and coughs. The edible physalis (Physalis) plays no traditional role; it would be considered cooling and moistening.<\/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>Only ripe ones:<\/strong> Do not eat the calyx, leaves and green, unripe berries - they contain more bitter substances and withanolides and can irritate the stomach.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chinese lantern plant:<\/strong> the ornamental plant <i>Physalis alkekengi<\/i> A plant with a bright red calyx is not a fruit. Its green parts contain bitter substances that can cause vomiting and diarrhea \u2013 warn children in the garden.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nightshade:<\/strong> Anyone who is allergic to tomatoes, peppers or potatoes should try them carefully.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dried fruit:<\/strong> Dried physalis are often sweetened or sulphured - read the ingredient list.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Import:<\/strong> Wash berries thoroughly, discard any mold in the calyx.<\/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\/tomate-solanum-lycopersicum\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">tomato<\/span><span class=\"d\">The famous relative.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/stachelbeere-ribes-uva-crispa\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">gooseberry<\/span><span class=\"d\">The local namesake.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/goji-lycium-barbarum\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Goji<\/span><span class=\"d\">Another nightshade plant containing carotenoids.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/sanddorn-hippophae-rhamnoides\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Sea buckthorn<\/span><span class=\"d\">Local orange berry with plenty of vitamin C.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/mango-mangifera-indica\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">mango<\/span><span class=\"d\">For the fruit salad.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/papaya-carica-papaya\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">papaya<\/span><span class=\"d\">Another tropical fruit containing carotene.<\/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>Puente LA, Pinto-Mu\u00f1oz CA, Castro ES, Cort\u00e9s M. <em>Physalis peruviana Linnaeus, the multiple properties of a highly functional fruit: A review.<\/em> Food Research International 2011; 44(7): 1733\u20131740.<\/li>\n<li>Ramadan MF. <em>Bioactive phytochemicals, nutritional value, and functional properties of cape gooseberry (Physalis peruviana): An overview.<\/em> Food Research International 2011; 44(7): 1830\u20131836.<\/li>\n<li>USDA FoodData Central: <em>Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Poison Control Center, University Hospital Bonn: <em>Chinese lantern flower (Physalis alkekengi).<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Physalis (Physalis peruviana) Botanischer Name Physalis peruvianaNachtschattengew\u00e4chse (Solanaceae) Verwendet wird Die reife Beereohne Kelch, frisch oder getrocknet Geschmack S\u00fc\u00df-s\u00e4uerlich, exotischzwischen Stachelbeere und Ananas Herkunft Anden, Peru bis Kolumbienauch Kapstachelbeere oder Andenbeere Bekannt f\u00fcr Carotinoide und den Papierkelchh\u00e4lt verpackt wochenlang Saison Ganzj\u00e4hrigfast ausschlie\u00dflich Import, vor allem aus Kolumbien Auf dieser Seite HerkunftNutzenInhaltsstoffeVerst\u00e4rkte Kombis &amp; was sich<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10272,"parent":5278,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10273","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10273","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=10273"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10273\/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\/10272"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10273"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}