The origin of the fruit remains unknown. However, the ancient Greeks believed that it came from Asia Minor and more specifically from Kerasunda. The Roman general Lucullus discovered them and brought them to Italy.
In Greece they are mainly produced in the northern part of the country.
Nutritional value 100 gr of fresh cherries (pitted) are:
Water 82.25 g
Proteins 1 g
Fat 0.2g
Dietary fiber 2.1 g
Total sugars 12.82
Calories 63.
Minerals and trace elements:
Calcium 13 mg
Iron 0.36 mg
Magnesium 11 mg
Phosphorus 21 mg
Potassium 22 mg
Vitamins:
Ascorbate 7 mg
Niacin 0.15 mg
Folate 4 mg
beta-carotene 770 mg
Vitamin A 64 IU
Benefits for the organization
- They are indicated for anemia, because, due to the high contentas in iron. Tthe sugars they contain satisfy the sweet sensation, without burdening the body with calories.
- They reduce the feeling of fatigue.
- They are detoxifying.
- They have strong laxative effect.
- They relieve rheumatic pains.
- They are diuretic and digestive.
- They have antiseptic properties.
- THE eating cherries could help prevent diabetes.
These conclusions result from research conducted by scientists from the University of Michigan.
In Greece, the famous spoon sweets are made from both the sweet and sour varieties, while the seeds are used as a flavoring in "brandy".
Sources: wikipedia
