Cherries, red

The cherry originally comes from south-east Europe and western Asia. The first cherry stones were found during excavations dating back to the Stone Age. It is one of the oldest fruit plants in the world.
Their flavour is fruity and sweet.

Cherries contain many healthy ingredients such as potassium, phosphorus, iron, vitamins, folic acid and phytochemicals. The high content of phytochemicals, especially flavonoids and phenolic acids, provides the body with antioxidant protection against free radicals.

Cherries are best eaten fresh. Otherwise, they can also be kept chilled in the fridge for around five days, preferably in a sealable container, as they easily take on different odours.