This popular small red stone fruit come in varieties of colours and flavours their colours may vary from a deep red to an orange-yellow. This fruit is often categorised into two classes. We have the sweet cherries and the tart ones. The tart cherries are usually excellent in making treats like scones, ice cream, sauces, jam products or clafoutis. The sweet cherry on the other hand is more enjoyable when eaten raw or fresh
This lovely, irrissitable fruit does not only offer a wide range of benefits but is also believed to represent good fortune and new beginnings. It symbolizes beauty according to the Japanese folk lore. It also symbolizes fertility, feminity and innocence.
TYPES OF CHERRIES
Here are some of the different varieties of cherries. Each with its own unique features.
This fruit changes colour from a deep red to a jet- black colour in it's early fall. This black cherry is one unique specie. Studies has shown that the black cherry tree bark is capable of curing cough and cold. Aside from that, the black cherry gives off a noticeable cherry scent especially it's leaves and bark. This particular kind of cherry can Oly be enjoyed when cooked into foods like cobbles or jams.
BING CHERRIES
This cherry is one of the most popular cherries cultivated around the world. Although, they are mostly grown for Commercial use, it is also common among home time gardeners. People love cultivating this kind because of its potential health benefits the fruit can offer. It is so rich in antioxidants and vitamins and can help 8n boosting the immune system. The bing cherry is under the classification of sweet cherries. It is mostly enjoyed eating raw as it's taste and appearance alone is very appealing and delightful
##### TURKISH SWEET CHERRIES
This cherry is relatively large compared to other cherry types. This variety is a native of turkey, which is known for producing a lot of cherries than any other countries in the world. This sweet cherry loved by all, is very succulent with a sugary flavour. It is a deep red in colour and turns even more darker when ripe. This type of cherry is usually used in making juices, as their flavour and size makes them 100% suitable for such purpose
This cherry belongs to the category of tart cherry. It tastes very sour when unripe and a bit puckery even ripe. Another name for it is bitter-berry or Virginia bird cherry. One fact about this choke cherry is that it turns to a dark purple colour when fully ripe, rather than a deep red like the other cherry types. This type of cherry is often found in the wild and its an essential wild life food. Most native settlers usually use a certain part of this fruit and it's tree for medicinal purposes. It is believed that the tea made from this type of cherry plant can fight off cold symptoms and help treat tuberculosis.
RAINIER CHERRIES
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This cherry is mostly yellow with a sprinkle of red all around making it have a golden appearance. This type of cherry is excellent for garnishing beverages and desserts. It has an exceptional flavour, probably due to the fact that it is an hybrid of the bing cherry and van cherry.
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