Gooseberry, Ribes uva-crispa
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AGRO DENMAR SRL
Gooseberry is one of our most famous products. Company Agro Denmar SRL is a producer of fruit and ornamental shrubs.
The gooseberry shrub has scientific names Ribes uva-crispa and also Ribes grossularia. It is a species of Ribes (which also includes the currants). As a matter of fact, the genus Ribes includes the edible currants (blackcurrant, redcurrant, white currant), the gooseberry, and several other hybrid varieties. You should not confuse it with the dried currant used in cakes and puddings, which is a small-fruited cultivar of grape (Zante currant). Ribes gives its name to the popular blackcurrant cordial Ribena.
The gooseberry is very rich in Vitamin C. And contains many minerals and vitamins like Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, Carotene and Vitamin B Complex. It is also a powerful antioxidant
So, It is good for 1)hair, 2) digestion, 3) eyes, 4) blood sugar, 5) heart.
Gooseberries are edible and can be eaten as-is. It can be also an ingredient in desserts, such as pies, fools and crumbles.