Organic
Sweet Cherry
"Crunchy, juicy and bursting with flavor"
Sweet and juicy, sweet cherries are a sweet and fleshy stone fruit, typically heart-shaped, with a smooth and thin skin that ranges in color from light to dark red or even black.
Also known as
Prunus avium, Wild Cherry
Botanical name
Prunus avium
Product Details
PLU Code
93357
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Cherries › Small
Origin
Native to Europe, Western Asia, and northern Africa
Temperature
-1 to 0°C (30 to 32°F)
Shelf Life
2-4 weeks
Status
Approved
About Sweet Cherry
Extremely sensitive to temperature and humidity fluctuations, necessitating precise cold-chain management for freshness preservation.
Nutrition Information
Sweet cherries are a nutrient-rich fruit that provides several essential vitamins and minerals. Here are the key nutrition facts for sweet cherries:
Energy 50 kcal per 100g
Carbohydrates 12g per 100g of which sugars 9g
Fiber 2g per 100g
Protein 1g per 100g
Fat 0.3g per 100g
Water content 85g per 100g
Potassium 127mg per 100g
Magnesium 9mg per 100g
Manganese 0.3mg per 100g
Copper 0.1mg per 100g
Vitamin C 7mg per 100g
Folate 3mcg per 100g
Vitamin K 2mcg per 100g
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
Breathable bags, containers or pallet boxes to reduce moisture and prevent decay
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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