Cherries (Sour)
SELECT
Sour cherries are available fresh, frozen, canned and dried for good nutrition and convenience. If selecting fresh, choose cherries that are clean, bright, plump and shiny without blemishes.
Varieties to Explore
Barbados Cherry
Surinam Cherry
Nutrient Content Claims
Low calorie, Fat free, Saturated fat free, Cholesterol free, Sodium free, Good source of copper
Health Claims
Dietary Fat & Cancer: Development of cancer depends on many factors. A diet low in total fat may reduce the risk of some cancers. Sour cherries are fat free.
Sodium & Hypertension:
- Diets low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure, a disease associated with many factors. Sour cherries are sodium free.
- Diets low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure. Sour cherries are sodium free.
- Sour cherries, as part of a low sodium diet, may reduce the risk of high blood pressure.
Dietary Saturated Fat & Cholesterol & Risk of Coronary Heart Disease: While many factors affect heart disease, diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of this disease. Sour cherries contain no fat, saturated fat, or cholesterol.
STORE
Store sour cherries unwashed in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for 2-3 days or rinse, remove seeds and freeze for later use.
SERVE
The Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Cherries
SAVOR
Presence in Ethnic Foods
Cuban, Puerto Rican
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