Cherries, Facts and Tips
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Cherries, Facts and Tips
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Look for a supple exterior and a bright color. Keep them dry and discard
any crushed fruit .
Avoid cherries with blemishes, rotted or mushy skins, or those that
appear either hard and light-colored or soft, shriveled, and dull.
Look for cherries that are plump with firm, smooth, and brightly colored
skins.
Good quality cherries should have green stems attached.
Cherries do not ripen further after harvest.
Cherries bruise easily; handle with care.
Both the sweet and sour types should be refrigerated as soon as
possible, although the sweets are more durable. Chilling not only
preserves, but also seems to improve the flavor.
Raw sweet cherries: 1 cup contains 81 calories, and is a source of
Vitamin C and potassium.
Rinse in cool water and drain, in a single layer, on paper towel.
Both sweet and sour can be made into jams, preserves or brandied.
Rich in bio-flavonoids and ellagic acid. Studies show cherries to be a
good source of antioxidants and darker cherries will have higher levels
than red/yellow ones.
Fat-free, Saturated fat-free, Sodium free, Cholesterol-free, A good
source of fiber
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