
You may not have heard of it, but you should definitely try it. The Peruvian Mochina, or Physalis, has a typical slightly sour taste with a slight hint of pineapple and strawberry. It is a rich source of many important substances for the body and is excellent as a substitute for raisins in breakfast cereals, muesli or as an ingredient for baking cookies and muffins.


Mochina contains a large amount of vitamin C and is also rich in vitamin A, beta-carotene and rutin. Together with vitamin C, it has a beneficial effect on the body's immunity, the strengthening and elasticity of veins and the prevention of heart disease. The mochi also contains protein, which makes up to 16% of the energy value of the dried fruit. The original growing area of the mochin is the subtropical Peruvian Andes. In Maya civilization it was one of the basic sources of carbohydrates and vitamins and so it is no wonder that it is still very popular today, whether fresh or dried. Its fruits are typically yellow-orange in colour and the size of cherry tomatoes. Interestingly, the flowers inside which the fruit is located, which resemble small lanterns, open only after sunset and the plant flowers only at night.

Are you wondering how to use dried mochi? Try mixing it into your favourite muesli mix, or substitute it for raisins when baking desserts.
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