CHERRIES, BING
| 5# Bag | $53.75 |
CHERRIES, BING
BING-5
Description:
Throughout history, Cherries have been lauded for both their luscious fruit as well as their gorgeous blossoms. Tourists flock yearly to Washington, D.C. to view the ornamental Cherry trees that the Governor of Tokyo presented to America's Capital in 1912. There are two main types of cherries, sweet and sour. The larger of the two are the sweet cherries, producing large, firm, heart-shaped fruit. Most popular for eating out of hand, Bing Cherries are a sweet addition to meals and desserts. Bing Cherries are the most flavorful variety of sweet cherries. This large, extra sweet cherry turns a deep purple when ripe. Cherries are grown in twenty countries with the United States being the leader in production.
Ingredients:
Bing cherries. Cherries are a natural product and may contain an occasional pit.
Our Bing Cherries contain no sulfites and are mechanically dried.
Product Description
Bing Cherries are the most flavorful variety of sweet cherries. They are a large, extra sweet cherry that turns a deep purple when ripe. Cherries are grown in twenty countries with the United States being the leader in production. Cherry trees are also famous for the beautiful white flowers which grace the trees in the spring. These flowers are a symbol of friendship; the Governor of Tokyo gave the famous cherry trees to Washington D.C. in 1912.No sulfites. Dried Bing Cherries are mechanically dried.
Physical
Color: Deep red.
Flavor: Typical of cherries.
Size: Approximately ½ - ¾ inch in diameter, round.
Chemical
Moisture: <25% Sulfites: N/A Heat Level: N/A
Ingredient Statement:
Bing Cherries, Sunflower Oil. Cherries are a natural product and may contain an occasional pit.
Shelf Life: Min 12 months (under optimum storage conditions).
Packaging: Bag in box or to customer specifications.
Storage Conditions: Store in a dry, cool place.
Microbiological
SPC: <100,000 cfu / g
COLIFORM: <100 cfu / g
YEAST: <1000 cfu / g
MOLD: <1000 cfu / g
Due to the nature of raw, agricultural products, the microbiological data provided should be considered as guidelines.
About Nutritional Information
Chieftain Wild Rice Company gathers nutritional information from highly regarded sources. Nutritional analysis can vary due to growing conditions, frequency of testing, and other factors.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 100 g (uncooked) Number of Servings |
|
| Amount Per Serving | |
| Calories 301 | Calories from Fat9 |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0g | 0% |
| Sodium 0mg | 0% |
| % | |
| Total Carbohydrate 76g | 25% |
| Dietary Fiber 10g | 40% |
| Sugars 61g | |
| Protein 5g | % |
| Vitamin A | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 55% |
| Calcium | 6% |
| Iron | 11% |
| * The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. | |
For an exotic meal that will impress everyone, try smoked turkey salad with Bing Cherries and hazelnuts or a broiled chicken breast with Bing Cherries, wine and raisins. Bing Cherries are very versatile, use in baked goods, salads, sauces, stuffings, trail mixes, hot cereals, muffins, pancakes, and ice cream.
Basic Prep:
There is no preparation needed for dried fruit. If used in baking, you may want to rehydrate. To rehydrate dried fruit,pour boiling water over the fruit and let sit covered for 5 to 10 minutes. Drain well before using.