🔥 In a nutshell#
A early-summer luxury — thin skin, sweet juice, rich in anthocyanins and melatonin precursors.
📋 Basics#
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Also called | cherry / carozo |
| Family | Rosaceae, Prunus |
| Nature | sweet, warm |
| Calories | ≈ 63 kcal/100g |
👅 Taste & Texture#
Tender flesh, juicy pop, sweet with light tartness, elegant aroma; thin stone, thick flesh best.
💪 Nutrition & Benefits#
- Rich anthocyanins — antioxidant, joint-friendly;
- Melatonin precursors and potassium aid sleep;
- Relatively high iron among fruit.
🌍 Where It Grows#
Yantai, Dalian, Shaanxi; Chilean/US/Turkish cherries arrive in winter.
🍂 Harvest Season#
Brief early summer (May–Jun); imported in winter.
🛒 Picking & Storing#
- Pick green stems, firm, deep red;
- Refrigerate, eat soon; wash with stems on.
⚠️ Cautions#
- Warm nature — moderate if heat-prone;
- Don’t chew the stone.
✨ Fun Facts#
«Cheliye» is the transliteration of cherry for large dark European sweet types; smaller native Chinese cherries are daintier.
Note: the above reflects general nutrition knowledge and is not medical advice.
