The Solanaceae species cape gooseberry (Physalis peruviana L.) is native to Peru, and forms its fruit in an inflated calyx (husk). Both calyx and skin color are synchronous and can be used to indicate maturity. Being a climacteric fruit, storing it with the husk prevents early breakdown. Most current exports include the husk, which has to be dried thoroughly to control fungi attacks. The fruits withstand temperatures as low as 1 to 2°C, which favors long-term storage. A minor crop for a long time, Colombia has become one of the most important exporters of the cape gooseberry worldwide, mainly to European countries.