Proper storage Store fresh cherries with stem

Tasty fruits: Fresh cherries have a smooth and green stem

There is hardly a supermarket that does not currently have cherries on offer. The delicious fruits seduce you to snack. Not only are they low in calories, they are also rich in vitamins and minerals. Fresh cherries can be recognized, among other things, on the stem. This should also stay tuned when the fruit is stored.

Popular fruit

Cherries are very popular among the Germans. Especially sweet cherries seduce you for snacking. However, they can also be processed. As a cake topping, compote or jam they taste great. In addition, they can be used well for desserts or pancakes. On hot summer days, the fruit is good for low-calorie, light meals such as a cherry cold dish. The fruits do not only taste delicious, they are also very healthy. Experts have some tips on what to pay attention to when buying and storing.

When buying cherries, make sure that the fruits have a smooth and green stem. This should not be removed for storage. (Image: bergamont / fotolia.com)

Low in calories and full of healthy ingredients

Cherries are low in calories and rich in nutrients such as folic acid, iron, potassium, magnesium and B and C vitamins.

The phytochemicals contained in the cherries are attributed, inter alia, a preventive effect against cardiovascular diseases.

When buying should be taken to ensure that the drupes have a stalk. Cherries are deliberately picked in this country, because without him, the fruits dry out quickly and lose their healthy ingredients.

Therefore, the stalk should also remain on the storage and be removed only after washing or shortly before consumption or preparation.

A smooth and green stem is an indication that the cherry is still fresh. Another quality feature of the cherry is a shiny skin.

Proper storage

Cherries should be sweet and juicy, but never mushy. Therefore, the fruits should be stored only briefly or not at all in the perforated plastic bag.

According to experts, the storage time - unlike many other types of fruit and vegetables - is not extended by storage in a foil bag.

In the refrigerator, they can usually be stored for a maximum of two to three days. If the cherry season is too short, you can also freeze the stoned cherries. (Ad)