vegan – gluten free – organic – raw
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background and distribution
The Sierra gooseberry is an edible fruit that ripens in the Fall and can be found throughout the Sierra Nevada range. It is also native to California. Unlike other species of ribes, the Sierra gooseberry is known for being well protected, with prominent spines on the fruit.
foraging technique
gloves recommended (spines are very sharp)
clip with shears and drop into bucket
berries are ripe when they are red
cooking and preparation
can be eaten raw by carefully bending the spines, breaking open the capsule and squeezing out the inside of the fruit
avoid eating the spines on the outside of the berry
If bringing the berries home is an option, cooking, mashing, and straining is the best way to separate the juice from the protective outer layer. Rinse and wash the berries before processing them.
taste
sweet
acidic
tart
potential uses
jam
syrup
desert
sauces
cocktails
salads
nutrition and benefits
high in fiber, low in calories (1 cup = 6 grams of dietary fiber)
high in Vitamin C (1 cup = 55 percent of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin C for an adult woman, and 46 percent of the RDA for a man)
may lower blood sugar levels
may reduce the risk of alzheimers
may reduce cancer risk
may help prevent digestive problems
may protect the brain from age related illness
sources
https://healthyeating.sfgate.com/health-benefits-gooseberries-6707.html
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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