• Scientific name: Ribes uva-crispa
• Taste: Acidic, sour, sweet

Health benefits: Fiber, vitamins, antioxidants, oh my! These are among the sourest berries you can eat, but their inflammation-fighting phytonutrient content makes them worth the pucker. Gooseberries also contain a solid amount of chlorogenic acid, which can help control your blood sugar levels, as well as copper, manganese and potassium. Typically, the darker the gooseberry, the higher anthocyanin content.

Recipes: Cape Gooseberry Pie with Mile-High Meringue, Gooseberry Jam, Gooseberry-Blueberry Tartlets