Dark Sweet Cherries

Commodity Overview

Though bings are the most well-known dark sweet cherry, other varieties developed over the years have lengthened the season, and dark sweets are now typically available from late May through mid-August. They are round to heart-shaped, firm, glossy red to dark red, with green stems. They have dark red flesh that's sweet and juicy, with a slight tang, and a central pit, or seed.

PLUs

4045 regular/red/black

Characteristics

Commodity: Cherries
Category: Stone Fruit
Appearance: Round to heart-shaped, glossy red to dark red, with green stems
Flesh: Firm and dark red
Flavor: Sweet, juicy and slightly tangy
Size: An average cherry, with pit, weighs about 8 grams
Color: Glossy red to glossy dark red
Shape: Round to heart-shaped
Commonly Cooked: Yes
Served Raw: Yes
Seed: A single central pit
Availability: Late May through mid-August

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