Cherry
Cherry
Cherries belong to the rose family.
Fun Facts:
The word cherry refers to both the tree and the fleshy fruit.
Anthocyanins found in cherries also block inflammatory enzymes, reducing pain. 20 cherries are 10 times as potent as aspirin and have positive effects on arthritis pain. (from the California Cherry Advisory Board)
Seasonality:
California, May
Who Grows It
Kay Filice
Filice Farms LP
Hollister, CA
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Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1/2 cup |
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| Amount Per Serving | |
| Calories: 16 | |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat: 0.15g | 0% |
| Cholesterol: 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium: 3mg | 0.13% |
| Total Carbohydrate: 3.77g | 1.26% |
| Dietary Fiber: 0.05 | 0% |
| Sugars: 0g | |
| Protein: 0.2g | |
| Vitamin A 7.52% | Vitamin C 1370% |
| Calcium 0.6% | Iron 0.56% |
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Source: USDA National Nutrient Database |
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