The sour cherry is a beautiful tree belonging to the Rosaceae family. It is known for its early summer fruit: Morello cherries. Morello cherries are small fruits very similar to cherries. This resemblance explains the many nicknames they have: sour cherry or sour cherry. However, the Morello cherry is very different from our common cherries: a brighter color, a more acidic flavor, a smaller size, a juicier and softer consistency, etc. So many “pluses” which give more reason to enjoy their benefits. Rarely consumed raw, it is preferred cooked or macerated in alcohol and sugar. Consuming Morello cherries in dried form is more recent. The drying stage concentrates its benefits and softens its acidic flavor. Incorporate into dishes and desserts, it delights the taste buds and revitalizes the body. Naturally low in sodium, a source of fiber and energy, Morello cherry facilitates intestinal transit and limits fatigue. Latin name: Prunus cerasus L. Botanical family: Rosaceae. Part used: Fruit.
Recommended consumption
Dried Morello cherry is a dried fruit. It therefore contains more sugar than a fresh Morello cherry, the daily consumption recommendations are defined. As a classic treatment or for pleasure, a portion of dried Morello cherry is estimated between 20 and 30 g per day, which represents around twenty dried Morello cherries.
In what form ?
To make the most of their benefits, you can use them:
- Whole
- In pieces
At what time of the day ?
We advise you to use them during the following meal(s) to make the most of their benefits:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- In case
- Dinner
What methods of use?
You can include them in the following preparations to make them easier to take:
- Salad
- Dessert
- Yogurt, dairy
- Flat
- Alone
- Mixed with other dried fruits
- Muesli
Health nutrition benefits
Dried Morello cherries can complement your healthy and varied diet.
Nervous system, well-being
Hypoglycemia (lower blood glucose concentration) can cause abnormally intense fatigue. Morello cherries are rich in carbohydrates, and more particularly in simple carbohydrates (fructose, glucose). These sugars are absorbed and metabolized quickly, which helps you regain energy.
Digestive system
A diet low in fiber leads to transit disorders: constipation (see our guide diet and constipation). By providing fiber, dried Morello cherries promote better intestinal transit.
Metabolism
In excess, saturated fatty acids promote hypercholesterolemia. Morello cherries are naturally low in saturated fat. In addition, their fibers reduce the absorption of fats (including cholesterol) present in food.
Nutritional properties
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Contributing to energy metabolism (carbohydrate): dried Morello cherries have carbohydrate energy. Carbohydrates, which here are mainly simple sugars, represent the body's primary source of energy. Easily metabolized, one gram of carbohydrates provides 4 kcal to cells.
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Hypocholesterolemic (fiber): Morello cherries limit the absorption of cholesterol through their high fiber content. Fiber has the particularity of reducing the bioavailability of other nutrients, including cholesterol. By moderating the absorption of cholesterol, the body ensures better management of cholesterol levels.
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Laxative (fiber): Morello cherries are mild laxatives: sources of fiber, they accelerate intestinal transit without causing digestive disorders (flatulence and bloating).
Nutritional values
| Nutritional elements | per 100g | for 25g | % of RDA* per 100 g | % of RDA* for 25 g |
| Energy (Kcal) | 319 | 80 | 16 | 4 |
| Energy (Kj) | 1353 | 338 | 16 | 4 |
| Lipids (g) | 2.2 | 0.55 | 3 | 1 |
| Saturated fatty acids (g) | 0.3 | 0.07 | 2 | 0 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 71.4 | 17.85 | 27 | 7 |
| Including sugars (g) | 59.9 | 14.97 | 67 | 17 |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 3.6 | 0.9 | ||
| Protein (g) | 1.7 | 0.42 | 3 | 1 |
| Salt (g) | 0.04 | 0.01 | 1 | 0 |
*recommended daily allowance
Learn more about the plant: The Griottier
The sour cherry, sour cherry or sour cherry, is a fruit tree in the Rosaceae family. Very similar to the cherry tree, botanists believe that it is the result of a natural hybridization between the cherry tree and the wild cherry tree. The sour cherry is concentrated in the northern regions of Europe such as Germany, northern France and Poland.
The sour cherry reveals its beautiful little white flowers in spring before fruiting at the beginning of summer. It is grown for its fruit: the Morello cherry, also nicknamed sour cherry or sour cherry because of its more acidic taste than sweet cherries. The Morello cherry is a bright red fruit, juicier, smaller and of course more tart than our famous common cherries. It is often used to make pastries, jams or brandy.
Sour cherry vegetable oil
After having meticulously separated the stone from the cherry flesh between our teeth, many people take the joy of spitting it out as far as possible. But, did you know that this little nucleus has more than one turn in its endocarp?
Used to make cushions which serve as a hot water bottle, it can also be made into oil: cherry stone vegetable oil. This vegetable oil is used in cosmetics and nutrition. Its nutritional profile is close to sunflower oil: a majority of omega-6 and 9.
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Bibliography
Publication: Bak I, Lekli I, Juhasz B, Varga E, Varga B, Gesztelyi R, Szendrei L, Tosaki A. Isolation and analysis of bioactive constituents of sour cherry (Prunus cerasus) seed kernel: an emerging functional food. J Med Food. 2010 Aug;13(4):905-10. doi: 10.1089/jmf.2009.0188. PMID: 20482278.
Website : eFlore. (nd-e). Tela Botanica. https://www.tela-botanica.org/eflore/?referential=bdtfx&level=2&module=fiche&action=fiche&num_nom=53446&type_nom=&nom=&onglet=description