Cherries
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A cherry is the fruit of many plants of the genus Prunus, and is a fleshy drupe. Commercial cherries are obtained from cultivars of several species, such as the sweet Prunus avium and the sour Prunus cerasus.
Cherries are full of polyphenol antioxidants, which are found in plants, protect your heart from cell damage, and reduce inflammation. A study of more than 84,000 people found that people who got more polyphenols in their diets from foods like cherries had a lower risk of heart disease.
Regions like Eastern Free State, Ceres and Sutherland are famous for their cherries. These areas have cold winters with frost or snow needed for trees to break out of their dormancy. Cherries should be harvested with the stem to last longer. This, however makes the harvesting process labour intensive. The type of cherry grown in South Africa is called the red cherry.
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Cherries can be used in fruit salads, salads, yoghurt, ice cream, cakes and desserts.
Handling and Merchandising
Cherries bruise easily and should be handled with care. They must be displayed in fridge or Multi-deck and should be rotated frequently because they are prone to internal browning.
Selection and Storage
Choose glossy, firm and plump fruit with fresh green stems. Colour should range from yellow with red blush to bright red purple-red depending on variety.
Preparation and Serving
Cherries can be used in fruit salads, salads, yoghurt, ice cream, cakes and desserts.