Someone recommended these
Tart Dried Cherries
to us. We were skeptical as the price was just too good to be true, and you usually get what you pay for. Boy, were we proven wrong. 10 boxes of these mighty flavorful
Natural Dried Cherries
later - I can safely say: "we're Hooked". We snack on these right out of the bag, put them in salads, add them to morning cereal, and make cherry pie, just to name a few. These are the most delicious dried cherries we have ever tasted, and we have tried at least 5 different varieties in the past, only to find too much sugar, and lots of preservatives in what we've tried. These tart cherries, however, are all natural, and just lightly sweetened.
Give these dried tart sour cherries a try
Health Tips
1. In addition to being rich in potassium, vitamin C, and B
complex, research has shown that cherry consumption can help the body
prevent heart disease and cancer, as well as provide pain relief and
improved bone health. These health benefits are possible due to the
antioxidants found in cherries, the most vital of which are the
flavonoids anthocyanins and quercetin, and the phenolic acid amygdalin.
2. According to researchers, a flavonoid found in cherries that has
anticarcinogenic properties called quercetin can help to prevent heart
disease. Cherries are considered a nutritionally significant source of
quercetin, containing large quantities per serving that surpass most
fruits.
3. A phenolic acid called amygdalin, also termed Vitamin B17 and
laetrile, found in the kernels of cherries and other fruits, has been
shown to reduce tumor size and further spread of cancer, as well as to
alleviate the pains of the cancerous process. Populations such as the
Hunza in Pakistan that have always incorporated amygdalin into their
diets have remained cancer free, leading scientists to believe that its
consumption could also be a powerful cancer prevention food.
4. Anthocyanins found in cherries also block inflammatory enzymes,
reducing pain. In fact, 20 cherries are 10 times as potent as aspirin
and have positive effects on gout and arthritis pain.
5. Sweet cherries are also considered to be excellent sources of boron,
providing 396 ug/100g. Boron consumption, coupled with calcium and
magnesium has been linked to increased bone health.
6. Tart cherries naturally pack a health-promoting punch that provides
pain relief for many consumers. Ongoing research shows that Montmorency
tart cherries are a rich source of antioxidants, including melatonin,
which may help to relieve the pain of arthritis, gout, and possibly
fibromyalgia. To date, no other fruit or vegetable has been found to
have the pain relieving properties of tart cherries. In addition, the
antioxidants in tart cherries can help fight cancer and heart disease.
FROM THE GROWER/PRODUCER:
Orchard grown cherries are picked and dried to retain their natural
colors and flavors. Traverse Bay Fruit Co. premium dried cherries
contains no preservatives or sulfites. Try dried and let you taste buds
go wild! Add dried fruit to savory salads or pastas; Glamorize granola
and trail mixes; Mix dried fruit into hot and cold cereal; Fold into
cookie dough, muffins and scones; Add texture to salsas and chutneys;
Add to yeast bread, pretzel or bagel dough; Stir into stuffing or rice
blends; Sprinkle on lettuce and fruit salads; Top ice cream or frozen
yogurt; Spoon into fruit fillings for pastries or pies.
Features include:
•One 4-pound box
•Tart dried red cherries sweetened with sugar; touch of sunflower oil added to prevent clumping
•No preservatives or sulfites; kosher; store in refrigerator, freezer, or cool, dry area
•Eat as snack or add to granola, trail mix, baked goods, salsa, stuffing, fruit salad, ice-cream
•Dried and packed in Traverse City, MI