White cherry is a group of cherry varieties with bright, dairy, yellow or slightly pink fruit. Unlike its red counterparts, it does not dominate stalls and rarely appears in wholesale. For this reason, it is considered more “homemade” – more often found in gardens than in supermarkets.
The most popular varieties include “Red buttner” (despite the misleading name), “Napoleonka” and “yellow one -half -semi -tent”. Their fruits are characterized by delicate skin and very sweet, juicy flesh.
Although it may seem that the lack of intense color means less nutritional value – nothing more wrong. White cherry is still a wealth of vitamins, minerals and bioactive compounds:
- contains antioxidants – although there are no anthocyanins like red varieties, still provides flavonoids and polyphenolsthat help neutralize free radicals. This action supports the prevention of heart disease and slows down the aging process,
- They provide iodine, which supports the proper operation of the thyroid gland,
- is rich in vitamin C – A portion of white cherries can cover a significant part of the daily demand for this vitamin, supporting immunity and regeneration of the skin and tissues,
- is a source vitamins (beta -carotene) – positively affects the condition of the sight and skin condition,
- contains potassium – necessary for the proper functioning of the heart, pressure regulation and maintaining water and electrolyte balance,
- has dietary fiber – supports the proper functioning of the intestines and favors the feeling of satiety.
Additionally White cherry has low calorie – on average about 50 kcal per 100 grams – Which makes her a great choice for people who care about the line.
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White cherries are very versatile fruit. Their sweetness and delicate structure make them attractive both for direct consumption and for use in home kitchen. Examples of applications are:
- Preparations – from white cherries can be prepared various types of jams, jam, compotes and juices. Due to natural sweetness, they often do not require a large amount of sugar. It is worth combining them with additives that give acidity, e.g. lemon or rhubarb,
- Baking and desserts – are perfect for baking – yeast cakes, tarts, muffinsas well as a component of cold desserts, such as jelly, mousses and cheesecakes. They fit vanilla, cinnamon, cream and ice cream,
- in raw – the easiest way – The perfect snack on hot days. Due to the lack of intense dye, they do not dirty their hands or clothes, which makes them a great choice for children,
- in the dry version – you can use them as A component of summer salads with blue cheese, rocket, nuts or as an addition to meats – Especially poultry and duck.
White cherry is still a fruit that is not very popular in commercial orchards, but it definitely deserves a place in your garden. First of all – because of the taste. Secondly – due to health values.
Its fruits, although more delicate, are more resistant to the interest of birds than dark red varieties. They do not dirty, do not dye – which is an advantage for both children and … tablecloths.
Source: NowowoPuje.pl
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