Cherries

Cherry/Tiere

Availability

New Zealand cherries are available in December and January.

Storage and Handling

Store in the refrigerator. Handle all fresh produce with care and wash before eating.

History

Sweet cherries date from prehistoric times in Asia. The trees made it across the ocean as far as Britain by the first century A.D. It was not until the 15th century, however, that cherries became popular in Germany, France and England.

Facts

Cherries belong to the stone fruit family along with peaches, plums and apricots
Cherries must be picked ripe – they do not ripen after harvesting

Growing Facts

Cherries like to grow in a temperate climate but do require a winter chill
In New Zealand, Central Otago has the ideal climate for cherries
Cherry trees will begin to produce a good amount of fruit after about six years and will go on producing fruit for around 100 years!
The United States is the largest producer of cherries

Nutrition Information

1 cup = 150g

	Average Quantity per serving	% Daily Intake per serve	Average Quantity per 100 g
Energy (kJ/Cal)	410/98	5%	273/65
Protein (g)	1.4	3%	0.9
Fat, total (g)	0.4	1%	0.3
- saturated (g)	0.08	0%	0.06
Available carbohydrate (g)	21	7%	14
- sugars (g)	20.9	23%	13.9
Dietary Fibre (g)	1.9	6%	1.3
Sodium (mg)	5	0%	3
Vitamin C (mg)	30	75% RDI*	20
Potassium (mg)	316.5		211