Cherry processed fruit ingredients from Dennick FruitSource keep the production lines moving at commercial food & beverage makers across the globe.
Despite the popularity of cherries as a processed food ingredient, some people do not know how they got their name. Cherries are said to date as far back as 300 B.C., and are reportedly named after the Turkish town of Cerasus.
Did you know that the United States is the world’s leading producer of cherries? Cherries have a very short growing season so the supply of fresh cherries is often limited. Nevertheless, dark sweet cherries are a popular commercial food ingredient.
The dark sweet cherry is rich in vitamins A and C. Rich in antioxidants, these cherries have health benefits, which may include a reduction in the risk of heart disease and cancer. The phytonutrients present in dark sweet cherries may also help reduce inflammation. For its nutritional benefits and flavor profile, dark sweet cherry concentrate can be added to processed foods, beverages, desserts, baked goods, and other food products.