Origin: Bulgaria
Ancient Romans had a custom to give cherries only to the highest-ranking guests. Red fruit of spring supplies us with us with vitamins and micro-elements we need and that's why is loved worldwide.
Cherries are rich in flavonoids and in anthocyanins which are of great importance for immunity. They contain quercetin - a strong anti-inflammatory pain reliever. Sweet fruits derive toxins and enrich with iron when there is anemia. Often eaten they reduce weight,cholesterol and high blood pressure.
Cherries are a rich natural source of ellagic acid, which has anti-cancer properties and of vitamin C, provitamin A, B vitamins, vitamin P, iron, potassium, sodium, magnesium, calcium and phosphorus. They activate the metabolic processes, improve appetite and brain function and have overall and strengthening effects on the body.
Nutritional value:
| Nutrition facts | for 100 g. |
| Energy | 350 Kcal |
| 1464 kJ | |
| Fats, | 0 g |
| of which saturates | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate, | 83 g |
| of which sugars | 45 g |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Fibres | 25 g |
| Sodium | 0.015 g |
Cherries are contained in the following types of NICS:
