Physalis/Cape Gooseberry/Ground Cherry
"Cape Gooseberry Fruit"
A fruit commodity identified by the market names physalis, cape gooseberry, and ground cherry. Its effective botanical label is Physalis peruviana.
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Botanical name
Physalis peruviana
Product Details
PLU Code
3039
4-digit conventional code
Category
Fruits
Physalis/Cape Gooseberry/Ground Cherry › All Sizes
Origin
Bolivia, Western Brazil
Temperature
-0.5 to 1°C (31 to 34°F) for extended shelf life, but typically stored at 1-3°C (34 to 37.4°F) for general handling
Shelf Life
7-10 days at optimal conditions, 4-7 days at general handling conditions
Status
Approved
About Physalis/Cape Gooseberry/Ground Cherry
The variety or market type is unspecified. The USDA reference identifies the raw food as groundcherries, also called cape-gooseberries or poha.
Nutrition Information
Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw; USDA SR Legacy, FDC 173043, published 4/1/2019. Per 100 g edible portion, approximately: Energy: 53 kcal; Protein: 1.9 g; Fat: 0.7 g; Total carbohydrate (by difference): 11.2 g; Vitamin C: 11 mg. Generic reference for the stated edible food and processing form, not a cultivar-specific or item-specific measurement. Composition of an individual shipment has not been measured.
Storage & Handling
Physalis should be stored in a cool, humid environment with minimal handling to prevent damage to the husk and fruit
Temperature
-0.5 to 1°C (31 to 34°F) for extended shelf life, but typically stored at 1-3°C (34 to 37.4°F) for general handling
Humidity
80-90%
Packaging
Well-ventilated containers, such as punnets, baskets, or polypropylene bags
Shelf Life
7-10 days at optimal conditions, 4-7 days at general handling conditions
Storage Notes: Keep away from ethylene-producing fruits to prevent ripening. Physalis is typically picked when the husk is dry and the fruit is mature green, but the ideal storage ripeness is yellow-orange with a few green ones, depending on market preferences and variety
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PLU Reference
4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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