The gooseberry season is currently underway in Poland. This is one of the healthiest fruits, which our mothers and grandmothers knew perfectly wellbecause in the past his bushes could be seen in every second garden.
Today, however, almost no one plays it anymore. In the third decade of the 21st century, people rarely collect it, prepare delicious compotes, jams and other tasty preparations for the winter. This is a big mistake because it has a lot of vitamins, so don’t hesitate to buy it when visiting a supermarket or greengrocer.
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This fruit has an interesting taste, but that’s not why it’s worth eating gooseberries. It is an excellent source of vitamins: Vitamins C, A, E, B vitamins, as well as calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium or phosphorus.
This fruit also contains protein, folic acid, lutein and valuable organic acids. It all makes Gooseberry can have a positive impact on immunity, digestion, hair, nails, memory and concentration.
Both green and red gooseberries have their advantages. The first is a bit harder and sour, thanks to which it is also more refreshing. It is better suitable for preserves, because it contrasts with the sweetness of sugar or other additives.
The red gooseberry, in turn, has a softer flesh, so it tastes better raw. Is a great snack and an attractive addition to desserts, baking (especially for yeast cakes) or summer dishes.
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You can use gooseberry in the kitchen in many ways. Certainly, you often drank compote at my grandmother, but this is not the only option, because it also tastes great in the form of juice, as an addition to a dough, a sweet meringue, waffles, pancakes, ice cream or fruit salad.
These small delicious balls are also great for the preparation of jelly or jam, because they contain natural pectinthanks to which they easily gel.
And these are only some of the ideas, because Academic gooseberry can also be an interesting complement to more dry dinners, cheese boards or sausages. They know it well in good restaurants. Fits rocket, walnuts, slow ripening ham and blue cheese.
