Cherry
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Calories: 63
Energy: 263 kj
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| Protein: | 1.06 g | |||||||
| Fat - total: | 0 g | |||||||
| Carbohydrate - by diff: | 16.01 g | |||||||
| Sugar - total: | 12.82 g | |||||||
| Fibre: | 2.1 g | |||||||
| Water: | 82.25 g | |||||||
General Description:
Having a short season peaking around Christmas time, cherries are very popular when available.
Most cherries varieties originate from the Sweet cherry (P. avium) species.
Sour cherries are mainly used for cooking.
Darker cherries usually have the best flavour.
Selection:
Look for cherries that are dark red in colour with healthy looking green stems.
Avoid cherries that appear dull or look bruised.
Nutrition Information:
Source of Potassium and also contain small amounts of Vitamin C.
Cherries have been known to help people with gout.
Provides 260kj / 100g.
Storage & Handling Information:
Cherries can be frozen without blanching of removing the pits.
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Growing Area Information:
WA - Outer Metropolitan Areas.