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Red cherries
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 60 kcal —
- Protein 1.5 g 3%
- Carbohydrate 12 g 4%
- Fat 0.5 g 1%
- Fibre 2.1 g 8%
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Questions about Red cherries
How can you tell when red cherries are ripe?
Choose cherries that are plump, glossy and firm, with green, firmly attached stalks. Avoid fruit that is shrivelled, split or leaking.
Should you wash red cherries before storing them?
Keep them unwashed and dry in the fridge, ideally in a breathable container, and wash just before eating. Damp cherries spoil faster.
Can you freeze red cherries, and should you remove the stones first?
Yes. Remove the stalks and stones, spread the cherries on a tray to freeze separately, then transfer them to a freezer bag; use them straight from frozen in baking or sauces.
What can you make with red cherries?
Use them in a clafoutis, a crumble or a quick compote. For compote, simmer pitted cherries with a splash of water for about 10 minutes, until soft and glossy.
What goes well with red cherries?
Their sweetness works especially well with dark chocolate, almonds, vanilla and soft cheeses. Try them halved in a salad with rocket and a sharp dressing, or spooned over yoghurt.
Are red cherries the same as sour cherries?
No. Red cherries are usually sweet and can be eaten fresh; sour cherries are more tart and are often cooked or sweetened. Sour cherries have 50 kcal per 100 g, compared with 60 kcal in red cherries.
Can you eat red cherry stones?
No: remove the hard stones before serving, and don’t chew or crush them. For young children, halve and stone cherries, then cut them into small pieces to reduce choking risk.
Source: IFCT (India) E014 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
