SINCE A FEW YEARS AGO BEEN CULTIVATED IN THE VILLAGE WHERE THE ORIGINAL CLIMATIC CONDITIONS ARE REPRODUCED.

The physalis is the fruit of the Cape Gooseberry, Physalis peruviana L. A shrub of the Solanaceae family that shares similar characteristics with potatoes, the tomato, aubergines and tobacco. Originally from South America, is known of it in Europe since the tomato.

In Peru is known as “physalis” and “capuli”. In Ecuador it is easily found with the name of “uvilla”. In Chile, physalis peruviana. In Cuba he is called “physalis”. In Mexico it is known with the name of “coztomate” and in the otomi language he is called “DEPE”. In Colombia they call it “Cape Gooseberry” and in Europe, In addition to physalis, they have penetrated the names of “Chinese Lantern” o “tomatillo”.

The physalis is a fleshy Berry, sweet and acid, pretty juicy that it is covered by a capacho consisting of five sepals that protects you against insects, birds, pathogens and extreme climatic conditions. The “explosion” fresh produced in the mouth when eaten, he captivated the audience that came to the stand of the village in the Exhicicion of cattle island.

Why the physalis you liked La Aldea?

Preferably, for the climate. It is the closest to their place of origin. In addition to need many hours of Sun, mild temperatures are decisive in their perennial behavior, Well-drained soils and moderate watering, they are demands that the plant has.

Due to its "exotic" presence and excellent nutritional qualities, high content of fibers, Vitamin A, B and C, rich in minerals, especially calcium, iron and phosphorus), It is a fruit that has conquered almost all the world markets.

Properties that make it unique.

It contains a bitter substance called “fisalina”, alkaloids, organic pigments and plentiful vitamin C. Therefore, it is used for the Elimination of uric acid, kidney disease, urinary tract, gout and rheumatism. It has the property of eliminating kidney albumin.

The Physalis purifies the blood, by its excellent antioxidant and helps the proper functioning of the immune system, tonifies the optic nerve and is effective in the treatment of cataracts. It is also used against intestinal parasites, and thanks to its diuretic properties, It promotes the treatment of people with prostate problems.

It is also used as a soothing natural flavonoids content; effective in the treatment of diseases of the mouth and throat. It has a high percentage of calcium and diabetics can eat it. To be a low calorie fruit, It makes it suitable treatments for weight loss.

The ideal is to take it just. Its high content of pectin enables you to prepare canned, jams and sauces. It is also used to prepare ice cream, yogurt, glazed, Chutneys, juices and syrups.

One of the recommendations most widely used to enhance blood glucose in diabetes, consists of five physalis smoothies every day in a glass of water on an empty stomach. The blood glucose curve will improve in less than a week.

Without a doubt, a fruit that is indispensable in the medicine cabinet.