Learn American Cherry: Characteristics, classification, price of American Cherry

American cherries imported into Vietnam are popular with consumers, their dark red, eye-catching cherries and delicious sweet and sour taste make everyone like them. Let’s learn more about this fruit with lassho.edu.vn, and how to choose the best cherry.

General introduction about cherries

Cherry grows in clusters on long stalks

Cherries are also known as cherries . Belongs to a woody, many-branched, perennial tree with a height of up to 10m.

Cherries often grow in clusters on long stalks swaying in the wind, when ripe, they are red, yellow or black , about 2.5cm in diameter. The fruit usually has a sweet taste, glossy skin, pleasant aroma, succulent flesh, sweet crunchy, rich taste.

Cherry needs about 200-1500 hours of dormancy, cherry harvest season is from May to August , grown mainly in temperate regions.

What is American Cherry? How many types of American cherries are there?

American cherry is a large, juicy fruit, usually living in warm, dry climates, so it is grown mainly in the Bakersfield, Stockton, Arvin, Lodi, and Linden regions of the United States. Normally, American cherry trees mature about 3-4 years, even up to 7 years .

American cherry trees are difficult to grow due to harsh requirements

This is a fruit that contains many nutrients that are beneficial to humans, because it is difficult to grow, it is only grown in some regions of the United States, especially because this fruit is susceptible to some diseases such as leaf rot, rot, etc. fruit, … the tree is monitored, cared for and protected strictly and strictly.

American Cherry has 3 types, classified by color, characteristics as well as flavor, including:

Red Cherry: Has a sour taste, has an eye-catching bright red color.

Red cherries have a sweet and sour taste

Black Cherry: Has a sweet taste, dark red turns to black

Black cherry has a sweet taste, red turns to black

Yellow Cherry: Sweet and cool, slightly lighter in color than black cherries, with a pale yellow color with a reddish tinge, this type is often difficult to buy and has a higher price than the other two.

Yellow cherries have a cool taste

External characteristics of American cherry

Cherries grown in the US have a large and firm appearance

Cherries grown in the United States have a large and firm appearance , the outer skin of the fruit is yellow and bright red. When ripe, the fruit turns crimson, now is the time to enjoy this delicious fruit.

In addition to the US, China also grows this fruit, but the Chinese cherry has a smoother and lighter skin, firm and crispy fruit, the seeds do not stick to the meat, so it is very delicious.

Some benefits of American cherries

American Cherry has many great benefits for our health

Cherry is a very healthy fruit, rich in nutrients. Here, let’s find out 10 health benefits of cherries!

Fight against diabetes and prevent heart disease

Helps fight diabetes and heart disease

According to the Nam Dinh Department of Health, cherries contain anthocyanin antioxidants – natural colorants that provide pigments in fruits with many health benefits. Helps to reduce the risk of diabetes.

This antioxidant also has the ability to inhibit key enzymes that cause type 2 diabetes, when you consume cherries can help you control glucose absorption, help lower blood pressure and prevent inflammation in the body. body too.

Research has shown that cherries can help lower cholesterol levels in the body. A 1% reduction in cholesterol will also reduce the risk of heart disease by 2%!

Help you sleep well

Melatonin helps you sleep better

According to the Lao Dong newspaper, if you want to have a better night’s sleep, choose cherries because they contain a significant amount of a hormone called melatonin that helps facilitate your sleep. sleeplessness . Melatonin works to regulate the sleep-wake cycle and better control your body’s internal clock.

A study in men and women with insomnia found that drinking 240ml of cherry juice in the morning or 1–2 hours before bed increased sleep time by about an hour and 24 minutes. Thereby, helping to improve sleep better.

Anti-aging

Anti-aging for healthy skin

To have healthy skin, consuming cherries is essential because cherries are rich in antioxidants, which work to fight free radicals , which are one of the causes of skin looking dull. In addition, cherries also help remove dark spots on the skin caused by the sun .

Boosts mood and brain function

Helps improve mood and strengthens the brain

The polyphenols in cherries help us to strengthen our brain, prevent memory loss and protect against Alzheimer’s disease , which are very helpful in processing new information efficiently and improve communication between the brain and the rest of the brain. back of the body .

Cherries are good for health because they contain serotonin, a hormone known to regulate mood and anxiety.

Hypotension

Excess potassium and sodium levels contribute to high blood pressure

In addition to their antioxidant properties, cherries also contain a healthy dose of potassium, which automatically balances potassium and sodium levels, helps maintain normal blood pressure levels, and helps eliminate excess sodium content. from the body to avoid high blood pressure in the elderly.

Prevent cancer

Prevent some types of cancer and promote cell differentiation

Sweet cherries contain vitamin C, anthocyanins and carotenoids that help prevent certain types of cancer in humans. In addition, it is also a good source of cyanidin, which is mainly responsible for its ability to prevent cancer, help the process of cell differentiation and reduce the risk of healthy cells being converted into cancer cells. .

Facilitating weight loss

Consuming Cherry helps you lose weight effectively

Cherries are very suitable for you who are in the process of losing weight. Cherries are composed mainly of water and are very low in calories (less than 100) . The fiber content in this fruit helps keep you fuller for longer and the vitamins B2 and vitamin B6 will facilitate the metabolism and convert nutrients into energy. Therefore , eating cherries can help you lose weight . Don’t forget to add cherries to your diet!

Gout treatment

Treatment to prevent gout

According to Lao Dong newspaper, cherries can help prevent gout effectively, help regulate metabolic processes that control the amount of uric acid in your blood effectively.

According to a survey by the Gout Institute from 2007-2012, our country has more than 22,000 people with gout. Ho Chi Minh City alone accounts for one-third of the total number of patients nationwide. This disease occurs when a waste product called uric acid crystallizes in the joints leading to pain and swelling. Experts recommend using cherries to avoid this situation.

Increase energy

Strengthen resistance and replenish energy

For a burst of energy and mental well-being, cherries are one of the most energy-boosting fruits. Helps a lot in building blood cells which automatically reduce circulation and increase our energy levels .

You can add half a cup of cherry juice to your daily meal if you don’t have any medical conditions like allergies to them.

Support recovery after exercise

Relieve pain and supplement vitamin C

Cherries effectively accelerate post-workout muscle recovery and help many athletes in alleviating post-workout pain.

Cherries are also rich in vitamin C, which helps the body to have a better immune system.

Cherry side effects

Cherry contains a lot of fiber, vitamin C

In addition to the health benefits that cherries bring, there are also some side effects when you consume them in excess:

Cherries contain a lot of fiber and vitamin C. Your stomach can be overloaded if you eat more than 500g of cherries at once . In addition, they also contain potassium, iron, molybdenum, and antioxidant anthocyanins. You should be careful if you eat a lot of cherries, because fiber can lead to indigestion, bloating and diarrhea which is very harmful to health.

Causes indigestion, bloating and diarrhea

In addition, cherries contain sorbitol, which may worsen symptoms in people with conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, intestinal bacterial overgrowth or fructose malabsorption.

Please consult your doctor before use if you are pregnant or nursing, taking any medication.

Revealing how to choose the freshest American cherry

To choose delicious and quality cherries, you need to know how to choose the best quality, you just need to pay attention to the above 3 factors:

Color: You should choose dark red , if bright red is often preserved with unhealthy chemicals, in addition, bright red may be Chinese cherries of low quality compared to American cherries.

You prefer to choose dark red, green stalks, smooth skin

Cherry stem: You should choose fruits with green stalks, fresh, not dark, cherries with such stems have good quality..

Cherry skin: You prefer the fruit with a smooth surface and a diameter of 27mm or more, gently squeeze it to feel firm, thick, not smooth, no stains, no wrinkles near the stem.

See also: The most accurate way to distinguish American Cherry and Chinese Cherry

How to preserve cherries?

Cherries should be stored in the refrigerator

To properly store cherries you need:

• Refrigerate cherries in a plastic bag , first removing any bruised or spoiled cherries before refrigerating. You should not wash cherries until ready to eat or use if you want to extend their shelf life.
• Cherries will usually keep for about 4 to 10 days in the refrigerator. (The best temperature is 0-5 degrees Celsius, humidity from 90% – 95%)

Freeze cherries for longer storage

• Freeze the whole cherry : First, you wash the outer skin of the cherry and let it dry, then separate the seeds from the cherry flesh and freeze it. Once the cherries are frozen, transfer the cherries to a sealable plastic bag and remove as much air from the bag as possible, they will last for about 10 to 12 months, but will still be safe.
• To avoid sunlight : you should put them in a dark place, cool temperature, avoid places with a lot of sun because it will make the cherry skin wrinkle and no longer delicious.
• You can also preserve cherries by making jams, cherry butter and other cool desserts .

Make delicious Cherry jam

How much is the price of cherries? Where to buy cherries to be safe, delicious and cheap?

This is an expensive fruit, so its price is very high, depending on the season, supplier, quality and size of the cherry , the price will be different, currently the average price in supermarkets fruit falls from 200,000 to 300,000 VND/kg, in some places the price of American cherry falls about 500,000 – 800,000 VND/kg.

American cherry prices

American cherry has a season from May to the end of August. Usually the difference is about 200,000 – 500,000 VND/kg between the beginning of the season and the end of the season.

• The largest size 8 has the highest price, ranging from 950,000 VND / kg.
• The smallest size 10 is priced from 400,000 VND/kg.

Canadian cherry prices

• Cherry Canada has a season from June to September every year.
• Canadian cherries with sizes from 8.0 – 10.5 are priced from 400,000 VND – 1,100,000 VND/kg

Australian cherry prices

Australian cherry has 2 seasons, the first one starts from May to August and the next one from December to the end of February next year.

Australian cherry prices will fluctuate according to sizes 28 – 36.

• Size 28 – 30 is the most popular size on the market, the price ranges from 450,000 to 550,000 VND/kg.
• Size 30 – 32 has a price ranging from 470,000 – 570,000 VND/kg.
• Size 32 – 34 has a price ranging from 700,000 – 800,000 VND/kg.
• – Size 36 has a high price in the range of 900,000 – 1,000,000 VND/kg.

New Zealand cherry prices

Cherry New Zealand has 2 types of red cherries and yellow cherries.

• New Zealand red cherries have sizes such as: Size 26, size 28, size 30+ are the most popular, prices range from 500,000 – 800,000 VND/kg.
• New Zeland yellow cherry has a price ranging from 600,000 – 1,000,000 VND/kg.

Chilean cherry prices

• Chilean red cherries range in price from 280,000 VND to 350,000 VND/kg.
• Chilean yellow cherry has a price ranging from 360,000 to 750,000 VND/kg.

Chinese cherry prices

Chinese cherries are often imported into Vietnam through a small quota, so the price is very cheap, ranging from 120,000 VND to 150,000 VND/kg.

Japanese cherry prices

This is considered the most expensive cherry in the world with a price of about 400 USD / box of 40-50 cherries.

In Vietnam, the price of Japanese cherries ranges from 2.1 million VND (about 5,000,000/kg)/ 1 tray or from 400,000 VND/box of 60 gr (about 6,000,000 VND/kg).

References: How much is a cherry in 1 kg? The latest price of Cherry varieties April 22, 2022

You can buy cherries at big supermarkets and department stores such as lassho.edu.vn, WinMart, Coopmart, Emart,… or e-commerce sites at bachhoaxanh.com also sell, some fruit suppliers. prestige as Fuji fruit.

See more: Where to buy delicious, reputable, 100% imported Cherry in Ho Chi Minh City

Above is some information about American cherries, hope that the information helps you understand more about cherries as well as how to choose and preserve American cherries properly and reasonably.

Source: Nam Dinh Department of Health, Lao Dong newspaper

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