cherry 100 grm

Description

A cherry is a small, fleshy, stone fruit from the genus Prunus, with two main categories: sweet and sour. Sweet cherries are typically round or heart-shaped, with thin, shiny skin that ranges from yellow to deep red or black, and are lower in acid. Sour cherries are smaller, usually dark red, and have a more acidic flavor, making them better suited for cooking and processing. Both are round, and feature a large pit or stone in the center.

Appearance and characteristics

• Shape and size: Cherries are small and round, though sweet varieties can be heart-shaped. Sweet cherries are generally larger than sour cherries.
• Skin: The skin is thin and can be shiny and smooth.
• Color: Colors vary from yellow to deep red to nearly black.
• Stone: Each cherry contains a hard, stony seed or pit in its center.
• Stem: They grow on trees and have a long stem.

Types of cherries

• Sweet cherries:
• Lower in acid content.
• Varied in color from yellow to red to black.
• Often eaten fresh.
• Examples include Prunus avium.
• Sour cherries (or tart/pie cherries):
• Higher in acid content, with a more tart flavor.

Usually smaller and dark red.

• Not typically eaten fresh; used for cooking, preserves, and canned goods.
• Examples include Prunus cerasus.

Nutritional value

• Cherries are a good source of carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.
• They contain fiber, potassium, and vitamin C.
• They are also packed with antioxidants.