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Did you know:
- Gooseberries are very high in vitamin C, high in fibre and a good source of manganese, potassium and vitamin A.
- Gooseberries typically grow on a thorny bush, that reaches approximately 1.5 metres (5 feet) in height[1].
- Recorded references to gooseberry pie have been found as early as the 17th century. In 1660, the romantic poet Robert Southey wrote an ode to the pie, expressing his deep affection for the distinctive dessert.
- The English village of Galmpton is famously known for holding a Gooseberry Pie Fair[2].
[1] http://tenrandomfacts.com/gooseberry/ [2] https://www.delightedcooking.com/what-is-gooseberry-pie.htm
