About Montmorency Tart Cherries
Montmorency tart cherries are harvested in the summer, yet they’re available year-round in multiple forms: dried, frozen, canned, juice and juice concentrate.
Montmorency tart cherries are different than the rest of the bunch. Grown on small family farms in North America, Montmorency tart cherries are truly “The Cherry With More,” with their on-trend sweet-sour taste and unique nutrient profile.
Montmorency tart cherries have been studied more than any other type of cherry – and the evidence is growing. Studies have explored the impact of Montmorency tart cherry consumption on arthritis and gout, exercise recovery, sleep, heart health and gut health.
The distinctive taste and deep red color of Montmorency tart cherries are due to the concentration of anthocyanins, a type of polyphenol in the flavonoids family.
Montmorency tart cherries are harvested in July, but you probably won’t find them fresh unless you live in one of the growing regions, so be sure to look for them in the frozen food aisle, on the shelf in packages of dried tart cherries, or in bottles as 100% juice or juice concentrate.
Today there are more than 50 studies specifically on tart cherries and scientists continue to uncover new and important benefits of today’s hottest super fruit.
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