The cherries produced in France mainly come from the Monts du Ventoux to the Loire Valley, passing through the Monts du Lyonnais. In late spring, early summer, theBeautiful mid-season varieties such as Summit, Van, Reverchon or Starcking are present on the stalls.
When is cherry season?
In 1866, the composer Jean-Baptistes Clément dedicated a song to them which has survived the ages to become a popular expression. But by the way, when is the time for cherries? In fact, the cherry season extends from the end of May, for the earliest varieties, to the end of July, for the latest. In other words, the cherry is the summer fruit par excellence! It is also the first stone fruit of the year.
What are the main varieties of cherries?
Fleshy, plump, sweet, juicy and colorful, there is something for everyone: cherries for their sweet taste or sour cherries for their acidity. We love them in pies or clafoutis, in jam, in fruit salads. There burlat is the reference early variety. It is followed in the season by later varieties such as summit Or reverchon. We like cherries in pies or clafoutis, in jam, in fruit salads. Salty version: they are prepared as a garnish or in a sauce for duck, game, pork and veal. It can also be incorporated into raw vegetables or salads with character (arugula, escarole, curly, romaine, etc.).
Cherries nutritional information
The cherry provides us with an interesting quantity of vitamin C (15 mg per 100 g) and beta-carotene. Knowing that a handful of cherries weighs about 100g precisely.
- Its richness in potassium gives it diuretic properties, and its fibers stimulate intestinal functioning.
- It also contains antioxidant polyphenols that protect our cells from degenerative diseases (cancer, cardiovascular disease).
- On the other hand, for those who wish to reduce sugar, it is better to avoid the cherry! very sweet (12.7g of carbohydrates per 100g), it is therefore quite caloric compared to other red fruits.
Source: Fraîch’ Attitude/June 2009
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