Physalis in our region is not a popular vegetable culture: more often it can be found on the flower bed, but its edible varieties are also known. In addition, the plant physalis has useful properties that are used in cooking and confectionery industry, as well as for the recovery of the body. And since this plant is for all of us - "a familiar stranger", it is necessary to know exactly what is useful physalis. To do this, you need to know what substances are part of this plant.
Physalis composition
In the composition of this plant, a small amount of vegetable protein is found, in the roots - a complex of alkaloids, and leaves are rich in carotene. In addition, it contains steroids, etheric components, as well as organic acids.
The fruits of physalis have in their composition sugars, pectins and tannins. Useful properties of edible fizalis due to the presence in it of vitamins of group B , alpha-carotene (provitamin A), and also ascorbic acid (vitamin C). Berries include a whole range of organic acids.
What are the useful organic acids of physalis?
In the fruits of the plant a large number of acids are found, each of which has a health-improving effect on the human body.
- Succinic acid is especially effective for restoring strength and energy after heavy physical exertion, for lifting the hangover state, with total body fatigue.
- Apple - has the properties of an antioxidant, and also prevents the formation of cancer cells.
- The citric acid known to us in the fizalis fruits takes on the functions of a fighter with harmful substances for the body: it helps to get rid of toxins and toxins, improves the digestive tract and strengthens the immune system .
- Talking about what is useful physalis edible, it is worth mentioning the presence in its composition of coffee acid, which has a beneficial effect on the state of the cardiovascular and nervous system.
- A little familiar ferulic acid, contained in fizalis fruits, has a wide spectrum of action, including antiallergic, antitumor, antitoxic and others.
The components that make up the edible fruit make it not only a tasty food product, but also a valuable medicine. But physalis, showing its useful properties, has certain contraindications to use.
Among them, apart from individual intolerance, there are problems with the stomach with increased acidity, as well as excessive consumption of berries, which can lead to poisoning. Also, poisoning can be caused by eating unripe fruits.