Cape gooseberry was cultivated and purchased in the region of La Serena city, Chile. The samples were selected to provide a homogenous group, based on date of harvest, color, size and freshness according to visual analysis. Before pressurization, the fruits were pressed and homogenized in a blender (Philips, HR1720,Amsterdam). The gooseberry pulp was packed in polyethylene flexible pouches, and kept under chilling conditions in a refrigerated room (4 C) for until further HHP processing.