Cherry (Prunus avium)

Introduction:

This dark red stone fruit has an exceptionally fruity and sweet flavour.

Use/Preparation:

Sweet cherries are best eaten raw as a refreshing snack, but are also excellent for fruit salads, ice cream, jelly, juice, brandy or liqueur.

Health:

Cherries are rich in vitamin C and minerals such as potassium, phosphorus, magnesium and iron. The high content of polyphenols helps protect cells by scavenging free radicals. Due to their high melatonin content, they can positively influence sleep duration and quality.

Alternatives:

Other red berry fruits such as blueberries, blueberries, blackberries, pomegranates or acerola are, like cherries, rich in antioxidants and other valuable nutrients. The fruits also hardly differ from the cherry in terms of processing possibilities.

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Average nutritional values	per 100 g
Energy (kcal/kJ)	63/263
Fat	0,2 g
Healthy fatty acids	0 g
Carbohydrates	16 g
Sugar	12,8 g
Protein	1,1 g
Salt	0 g