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Gooseberry
Also known as: gooseberries
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Gooseberries (and especially Indian gooseberry/amla) are exceptionally rich in vitamin C (193-720 mg/100 g for amla) along with polyphenols and dietary fiber. Whole-food fruit consumption is broadly beneficial; vitamin C supports collagen synthesis and immune function.
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What it is
Edible berry from Ribes uva-crispa (European gooseberry) or Phyllanthus emblica (Indian gooseberry/amla); whole fruit.
Whole fruit; supplies vitamin C, polyphenols and dietary fiber.
Why it's flagged
- potential GI upset at very high amla supplement doses
- tartness/oxalate (small amounts) in gooseberry
What regulators actually say
"Amla is the second richest natural source of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) having approximately 600 to 700 mg per fruit."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Whole food; no specific regulation
European Union — EFSA
Whole food
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