Goldenberry
Physalis peruvianaIt is related to the bladder cherry (Physalis alkekengi), which grows wild in Anatolia.
What is Goldenberry?
Goldenberry (Physalis peruviana) is a plant of the Solanaceae family. Traditions that use it: Andes. Part used: fruit.
What is Goldenberry used for?
Traditional use: The orange fruit inside its papery husk is eaten fresh; in folk belief it is good for the eyes and throat. Scientific evidence: traditional. Contains carotenoids and vitamin C.
Is Goldenberry safe?
Safety label: caution. The ripe fruit is safe. Unripe fruit, leaves and husk contain poisonous solanine.
Traditional use
The orange fruit inside its papery husk is eaten fresh; in folk belief it is good for the eyes and throat.
In recent years it has been grown and sold in Türkiye as “altın çilek” (golden berry).
In nature
Mix-up risk
Bladder cherry and other Physalis species look similar; do not eat unripe fruit.
Preparation
Eaten fresh or dried.
What science says
Contains carotenoids and vitamin C. There are no human studies of medicinal claims.
Safety
The ripe fruit is safe. Unripe fruit, leaves and husk contain poisonous solanine.
Drug interactions
| Medicine or substance | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Diabetes medicines | Limited data suggest the fruit lowers blood sugar. |
This list is not complete. If you take regular medication, ask your pharmacist or doctor before trying Goldenberry.
Similar plants
Sources
- ResearchPhysical and chemical characteristics of goldenberry fruit (Physalis peruviana L.)
- ResearchAguaymanto (Physalis peruviana) meyveleri ve fonksiyonel gıda olarak önemi (derleme)
- Botanical recordKew Plants of the World Online: Physalis peruviana
- Titles of research sources are summarised in Turkish on the Turkish page; links open the original English publications.
Written by Edanaz Tınmazlar · Last reviewed: · Türkçe