Regular/Red/Black Cherry
"A cultivated stone fruit"
A cultivated sweet cherry, classified as a stone fruit and sold under the Regular/Red/Black market type.
Also known as
(No data)
Botanical name
Prunus avium
Product Details
PLU Code
3358
4-digit conventional code
Category
Fruits
Cherries › Large
Origin
Europe, Afghanistan, Northern Africa
Temperature
-1 to 0°C (30 to 32°F)
Shelf Life
2-4 weeks
Status
Approved
About Regular/Red/Black Cherry
Sweet cherries belong to the species Prunus avium. The market-type designation does not identify a specific cultivar.
Nutrition Information
Cherries, sweet, raw; USDA SR Legacy, FDC 171719, published 4/1/2019. Per 100 g edible portion, approximately: Energy: 63 kcal; Protein: 1.06 g; Fat: 0.2 g; Total carbohydrate (by difference): 16.01 g; Dietary fiber: 2.1 g; Vitamin C: 7 mg; Folate: 4 µg; Total sugars: 12.82 g. Generic reference for the stated edible food and processing form, not a cultivar-specific or item-specific measurement. Composition of an individual shipment has not been measured.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for fresh sweet cherries. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
-1 to 0°C (30 to 32°F)
Humidity
95%
Packaging
Ventilated containers or bags to maintain humidity
Shelf Life
2-4 weeks
Storage Notes: Cool cherries promptly and keep them cold and humid to limit stem browning, shrivel and decay, but do not wet them, since surface moisture can cause splitting. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 282-285.
Applies to: fresh sweet cherries.
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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