Gooseberry characteristics

• Rich in vitamin C
• Rich in antioxidants
• Rich in potassium
• Delays the effects of ageing
• Promotes satiety

Nutritional and caloric values of the gooseberry

For 100 g of gooseberries:

• Energy: 68.5kcal
• Water: 82.1g
• Protein: 1.56g
• Carbohydrates: 7.06g
• Lipids: 0.7g
• Fibre: 4.6
• Organic acids: 6.3
• Calcium: 38mg
• Chloride: < 20mg
• Copper: 0.09mg
• Iron: 0.35mg
• Iodine: < 20 mcg
• Magnesium: 12 mg
• Manganese: 0.13mg
• Phosphorus: 38 mg
• Potassium: 230mg
• Selenium: < 20 mcg
• Sodium: < 5mg
• Zinc: 0.15mg
• Beta-carotene: 25.6 mcg
• Vitamin E: 1.19mg
• Vitamin K1: 2.06mcg
• Vitamin C: 29.8mg
• Vitamin B1 or thiamine: 0.041mg
• Vitamin B2 or riboflavin: <0.01mg
• Vitamin B3 or PP or niacin: 0.18mg
• Vitamin B5 or pantothenic acid: 0.65mg
• Vitamin B6: 0.03mg
• Vitamin B9 or Total Folate 11.8mcg

Gooseberries are low in calories (68.5 cal/100g), rich in water, organic acids and vitamin C. They also have a high fibre content and are a good source of minerals and trace elements.

The benefits of gooseberry

• Strong antioxidant power
• Good source of potassium
• Tightening thanks to its vitamin C content

Choosing the right gooseberry

Red gooseberries are round, white or red berries about 5mm in diameter. Their flesh is filled with small edible seeds and has a tart flavour.

There are about fifty varieties of red currants, varying in colour from red to purple, white and yellow.

To choose your currants well, they should be bright in colour and not crushed in the pan.

Storage

Gooseberries will keep for two to three days in the crisper drawer of the fridge. You can also freeze them.