- Glossary
- Cherries - beloved summer fruit
Cherries - beloved summer fruit
Cherries (Prunus avium) are among the most popular summer fruits in Central Europe. Their season runs from June to July, offering a sweet to slightly tart flavor. Cherries are rich in vitamin C, potassium, and anthocyanins, which act as powerful antioxidants. They are perfect eaten fresh but also great in pies, compotes, and jams. In Czech cuisine, they are the traditional filling for fruit dumplings. Cherry brandy known as kirsch is the base of many famous desserts, including Black Forest cake.
- Cherries have been cultivated in Europe since antiquity, with over a thousand varieties today.
- They are rich in anthocyanins, which have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
- In Czech cuisine, cherries are the traditional filling for fruit dumplings and pastries.
- Cherry liqueur kirsch is a key ingredient in Black Forest chocolate cake.
Nutritional values (100 g of product contains)
Energy
71 kcal
4 %
Proteins
1 g
2 %
Fats
193 mg
< 1 %
Carbohydrates
16 g
6 %
Fiber
0 g
0 %
Salt
6 mg
< 1 %
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