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Gooseberry

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Gooseberry

Scientific Name Ribes uva-crispa or Phyllanthus emblica
Shape Round or oval, sometimes slightly ribbed
Size Diameter: 1 to 2.5 cm (0.4 to 1 inch)
Color Green, yellow, red, or purple depending on ripeness
Texture Smooth to slightly hairy or spiny outer skin
Taste Tart to sweet, depending on variety
Flesh Juicy, translucent with tiny seeds
Seed Small, soft seeds embedded within the pulp
Weight Typically around 5 to 10 grams per berry
Aroma Fresh, mildly fruity with a hint of sourness
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