Otaheite Gooseberry (Phyllanthus acidus) _tab_jabuticaba it has been traditionally used

it has been traditionally used in herbal medicine to aid digestion

and adding a burst of citrus flavor to various culinary creations

releasing a citrus scent when crushed

the fact that each of these pocket-sized spools is called a "tiddler

rich in fatty acids

Otaheite Gooseberry (Phyllanthus acidus) _tab_jabuticaba it has been traditionally usedThe Otaheitie Gooseberry, or Grosella as it is commonly called, is a deciduous tropical to subtropical fruiting tree thought to be native to Madagascar. Part of the Euphorbiaceae family, it is related to the rubber tree, cassava, and castor oil plant. Unlike its other gooseberry namesakes, the Grosella bears a rather sour acidic flavor signature which separates it from the rest. Grown as a shrub or tree, the Grosella grows dense crowns of canopies