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General Produce
Cherries
Sizing
9.5-, 10-, 10.5-, 11-, 11.5-, 12-row
Common Packs:
11- to 20-lb. cartons or lugs
Grades:
- U.S. No. 1
- U.S. Commercial
Grade differences are based primarily on external appearance. Individual growing areas may set their own grades.
Receiving Inspecting:
Cherries should be plump with firm, smooth, brightly colored skins.
Storage Handling:
Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)
- 32-36° F/0-2° C
- 90-95% relative humidity
Shelf-Life:
14 to 21 days.
Troubleshooting:
Avoid cherries that have pitted skin, are shriveled, have a dry stem, loss of flavor, or dull color.
Usage Ideas:
- Sauté sliced red onions and pitted cherries in butter; deglaze with cherry juice and stock; simmer to thicken and serve over venison or steak.
- Toss salad greens with pitted cherries, pistachios, and warm goat cheese dressing.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size 1/4 cup cherries (with pits) (28g) grams
Calories 45
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 0g0%
Total Carbohydrate 10g3%
Dietary Fiber 6g20%
Total Sugars 3g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 1g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 17mg2%
Iron 0.2mg2%
Potassium 105mg2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.