This family belongs to the ripe fruit of cherry in Rosaceae.
Alias Zhu Ying, Zhu Guo, Jia Cherry and Tao Jing.
The taste is warm, sweet and slightly sour; Entering spleen and liver meridians.
brief introduction
The main varieties of American cherry
The largest cherry yield in the United States is ice cherry, followed by sapphire cherry. They are all dark red, with huge, solid and juicy fruits, sweet mouth and light Rainier color-the color of cream is almost yellow, slightly pink and moist, the flesh is delicate, the color is clear, the juice is colorless, and the mouth is fragrant and delicious, sweet and tender. Bing Ying and Lin Bao are different. They come from the northwest of the United States. Cherry is a diamond in fruit. It is not only delicious, but also can prevent cancer if eaten regularly, especially those who are nervous because of work pressure.
Cherry originated in Asia Minor.
The origin of sweet cherry can be traced back to Stone Age Asia Minor. They are distributed throughout the prehistoric European continent and were brought to America by early immigrants by sea in 1692. At present, the production of cherries in the northwestern United States began at 1847. The main varieties are Bing, lamport and Rainier, accounting for more than 90% of cherry production in the northwest of the United States.
Cherry is all over the world.
Before the establishment of 1966 Northwest Cherry Association, growers in Washington, Oregon, Edward and other States had been selling their famous Northwest cherries for more than 100 years. Today, sweet and sweet cherries in the northwest of the United States travel across the United States and around the world by air, sea and rail.
At present, the United States is in a leading position in the production of cherries in the world, and more than 70% of cherries in the United States come from the northwest. From the perspective of the whole world, the cherry production industry is not a sunrise industry, but the cherry production in the northwest of the United States has maintained a sustained growth. In China, American cherries were very rare a few years ago. Today, the sales of cherries in the United States are increasing at a rate of more than 50% per year. Last year, China imported 6,543,800 boxes (about 9,000g/box) of American cherries. This year, although the output in the western part of the United States has decreased due to heavy rainfall, the number of cherries exported to China may still reach more than 6,543,800+500,000 boxes.
Diamond cherry
Cherry in the northwestern United States is one of the few truly seasonal fruits. Cherry is a summer delicacy, which is only produced in mid-June every year. By mid-August, in addition to a small number of products in mountainous areas, cherries in the northwest of the United States have completed the mission of providing summer food for people, waiting for you to feast your eyes again next year.
Of course, cherries are available all year round. When the cherries from the United States went on sale in summer, the cherries from Chile almost arrived and just finished the handover.
Ice and lamport are dark red, with huge, solid and juicy fruits and sweet taste. Rainier is light yellow-the color of cream is almost yellow, slightly pink and moist, the flesh is delicate, the color is clear, the juice is colorless, and the taste is fragrant, delicious and sweet, which is different from other brands. Anyone who has tasted it will praise the diamond in the fruit with one voice.
nutritional ingredient
Every100g contains 83g of water,1.4g of protein, 0.3g of fat, 8g of sugar,14.4g of carbohydrate, 66kcal calories, 0.4g of crude fiber, 0.5g of ash,18mg of calcium and/kloc-. Nicotinic acid 0.4 mg, ascorbic acid 3 mg, potassium 258 mg, sodium 0.7 mg, magnesium 10.6 mg, and rich in vitamin a.
Beauty beauty cherry is rich in nutrition, and its protein, sugar, phosphorus, carotene and vitamin C are higher than those of apples and pears, especially its iron content is high. Cherry juice is often used to rub face and wrinkles, which can make facial skin ruddy and fair, eliminate wrinkles and spots.
Ordinary people can eat it.
Special reminder
Because cherries are warm and too hot, it is not advisable to eat too much; Eating too much is prone to nausea, vomiting, getting angry, and even nosebleeds.
1. Suitable for people with dyspepsia, paralysis, rheumatism, lumbago and leg pain, weak constitution and gloomy complexion.
2. Those with ulcer symptoms, those who get angry, eat carefully; Diabetic patients should not eat. The therapeutic effect of cherry is sweet and warm, and enters the spleen and liver meridians; Has the effects of relieving exterior syndrome and penetrating rash, invigorating middle energizer, invigorating spleen and stomach, expelling wind and removing dampness; Can be used for treating asthenia, listlessness, anorexia, rheumatism, lumbago, anemia, etc. Can be used externally to treat chilblain and mottle.
Preservation of cherry
The storage temperature is 0℃-4℃, and it is refrigerated.
How to choose a variety with deep red color, big head, full fruit, fresh fruit stalk, shiny and elastic skin and no trauma to avoid being too soft and wrinkled.
How to clean the cherry surface with a soft brush and soak it in water for about 10 minutes.
How to preserve unwashed cherries can be wrapped in plastic bags and stored in the refrigerator for about 7 days.
Cherry can be eaten directly or used when making western food.