Fruit of the Month: Inca Berry
Wrapped in delicate paper petals, the Inca berry -- known as uchuva in Costa Rica-- delivers a sweet burst of flavor followed by a tart finish. This antioxidant-packed superfruit is also known as the golden berry, cape gooseberry and Aztec berry, and is a cousin to the similarly shaped tomatillo. Native to the Andes of South America, Physalis peruviana is cultivated in small pockets of Costa Rica, and is prized for its unique taste and nutritional benefits.
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