Physalis Peruviana plant with unripe fruits

P. peruviana is valued in breeding and cultivation projects of many nations and is a commercially beneficial crop as an exotic exporting fruit. P. peruviana fruits are sold under the names goldenberry and, occasionally, Pichuberry in the United States in order to connect the fruit's production in Peru with Machu Picchu.

Cape gooseberries are consumed fresh in salads and fruit salads or made into fruit-based sauces, pies, puddings, chutneys, jams, and ice cream. It is frequently consumed in South America as a smoothie or batido, and restaurants will use it as a decorative garnish for desserts due of its eye-catching husk. Hot air drying improves the properties of dietary fiber content, texture, and appearance to promote its food usage.