Cherries are a member of the stone fruit family and can meaningfully contribute to dietary intakes of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and potassium.[1] Stone fruit are fruits that consist of a thin outer layer, edible flesh, and a hard stone that encloses a seed. Cherries are grouped into two major types: sweet (Prunus avium L.) and tart (Prunus cerasus L.) cherries.[2] The latter are processed to produce tart cherry juice and tart cherry juice concentrate. The scientific interest in tart cherry juice is primarily due to its rich content of polyphenols, particularly anthocyanins, which possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.[3]
What is tart cherry juice?
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Tart cherry juice is made from tart cherries, a type of stone fruit known for its thin outer layer, edible flesh, and hard seed. It is valued for its high content of polyphenols, especially anthocyanins, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.