“Have a nice cherry skin clean, smooth, glossy, no dents and cracks. Matte finish, no glare say that berry ripped off a long time ago. The pulp quality berries dense, elastic. If the cherries are soft to the touch, most likely, it is overripe or beginning to deteriorate”, – stated in the press service of the Ministry of health.
Experts also note that it is best to buy berries from the peduncle, as in the place of its attachment in the absence of such can accumulate germs that will negatively affect its taste.
the Ministry recommended to refrain from buying the berries from the hands and in the spontaneous markets. “The buyer may require the seller information on the location and growing conditions black cherry”, – stated in the message.
Wash the cherries experts advise in a colander under running water, noting that it makes no sense to use soap or scald the berries with boiling water.
Store the berry should be in a paper bag or plastic container.
the CPS indicate that the cherries quite a lot of vitamin C. “the Use of 100 grams of fruit covers almost 20% of the daily requirement of that vitamin”, – underlined in the message. At the same time, experts note, the berries are low in calories (50 to 56 kcal per 100 grams of product, depending on the variety).
Doctors also warned that eating in a short time a large number of cherries (more than 300-400 grams) may cause diarrhea. The sweet varieties is contraindicated in diabetes. Brightly colored fruits you should not eat those who suffer from allergies.
Cherry is not recommended to use immediately after eating and gastritis acute type.
