The Physalis genus of the Solanaceae family is home to many edible food crops including tomatillo, goldenberry, and groundcherry. These Physalis members have garnered more attention as consumer interest in novel fruits and vegetables has increased because of increasing awareness of the health benefits of eating a diverse diet. As a result of this interest, several preliminary studies were conducted of these Physalis to evaluate their nutritional and chemical profiles associated with health benefits. Results showed these crops contain many essential minerals and vitamins, notably potassium and immune system supporting Vitamin C, also known for its antioxidant activity. Beyond nutritional properties, these crops also contain a class of steroidal lactones called withanolides, which have been recognized for their antitumor, and antinflammatory properties. In some studies, withanolide extract from Physalis species have exhibited cytotoxicity towards cancers cells. Overall, this review focuses on the nutritional and physiochemical properties of tomatillo, goldenberry, and groundcherry and how they relate to human health.

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酸浆种类的营养特性和健康益处综述

茄科的酸浆属是许多可食用粮食作物的家园，包括番茄、金莓和地樱桃。随着消费者对多样化饮食对健康益处的认识不断提高，消费者对新型水果和蔬菜的兴趣增加，这些 Physalis 成员获得了更多关注。由于这种兴趣，对这些酸浆进行了几项初步研究，以评估它们与健康益处相关的营养和化学特征。结果表明，这些作物含有许多必需的矿物质和维生素，特别是钾和支持维生素 C 的免疫系统，维生素 C 也以其抗氧化活性而闻名。除了营养特性外，这些作物还含有一类称为 withanolides 的甾体内酯，它们已被公认具有抗肿瘤作用，和抗炎特性。在一些研究中，酸浆属植物的 withanolide 提取物对癌细胞具有细胞毒性。总体而言，本综述侧重于番茄、金莓和地樱桃的营养和理化特性，以及它们与人类健康的关系。