Gooseberry – Fruit Rhyme
Gooseberry is for those who love that extra punch in their food. They come with such goodness. You will never ever have to worry about falling sick. Have bowls of this fruit and you’ll just love it.
Play this song and be prepared to be blown away by the facts.
I’m a berry that grows
On shrubs with thorny spines,
In places with a cool weather,
And plenty of sunshine,
Whether American,
Or European my origin,
By eating me you’ll benefit in many ways;
Of that I am certain!
I’m mostly firm, round, ribbed,
Translucent, yellow-green,
But in types red, black, oval,
pear-shaped, elongated too I’m seen,
I come in ever so
Many varieties,
Wild, cultivated, sour, sweet;
Your taste buds I’m sure to please!
I have a translucent skin
That’s smooth or hairy,
I’m filled with crunchy edible seeds
In a juicy pulp like other berries,
I’m packed with
Loads and loads of vitamin c,
I have fiber, some vital vitamins
And minerals too in me!
Mouth watering are my jams,
Juices, pickles and stews
I protect you from many
Deadly diseases attacking you,
My cousin the Indian gooseberry
Is very medicinal too,
Tell me my name now
That I have given you a good clue!
You’re called a gooseberry
although with a goose you have nothing to do.
