| Caloric Content | 52 kcal. |
|---|---|
| Proteins | 1 g. |
| Fats | 0 g. |
| Carbohydrates | 11 g. |
| Boil | 20 min. |
| Fry | 0 min. |
| Stew | 0 min. |
| Bake | 0 min. |
These are fleshy and juicy fruits, covered with a thin and smooth skin, whose shape can be round or somewhat heart-like. Having a pit inside and color ranging from yellow, pink, red to very dark red, almost black, sweet cherries are the closest relatives of sour cherries, with the specification that their taste is significantly sweeter and less sour, and their aroma less pronounced and invigorating. Being almost as beneficial for the body as sour cherries, sweet cherries contain melatonin, quercetin, anthocyanins and other antioxidants and organic acids of great utility for body health. To these are added fructose, pectins and bio-flavonoids, vitamins from groups B1, B2, A, C, E, PP, as well as minerals of potassium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, iodine. With such a composition, sweet cherries are pure gold for body health, having, first of all, a very special merit in preventing cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Like sour cherries, sweet cherries play an important role in cleaning blood vessels and regulating blood pressure, eliminating sleep and biological rhythm disorders, slowing down the aging process, alleviating joint pain, increasing visual acuity, fighting obesity, etc. Sweet cherries are among the most delicious garden fruits and are usually consumed fresh. They are also added to salads, sweet soups, pastries, desserts, creams, sauces for various dishes. Additionally, sweet cherries can be made into juices, compotes, syrups, preserves and preserves for winter, as well as finer wines and spirits. Sweet cherries can be dried, frozen or pickled, largely preserving their nutritional and organoleptic properties. Pickled cherries can be served as a garnish for meat and fish dishes. As a decorative element, sweet cherries can be used mainly for decorating cocktails. One sweet cherry weighs approximately 5 grams.