Organic Dried Tart Cherries by Food to Live, Pitted, Non-GMO, Kosher

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Organic Dried Tart Cherries by Food to Live, Pitted, Non-GMO, Kosher
Organic Dried Tart Cherries
Certified Organic by A Bee Organic
Certified
Kosher
by
Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America
Suitable for Vegetarians
Suitable for Vegans
Lightly Sweetened
Non-GMO
About the product:
CERTIFIED ORGANIC CHERRIES: Food To Live Dried Cherries are a premium-quality product, 100% toxin-free. Gently Infused with Organic Sugar and Lightly Coated with Organic Sunflower Oil.
FIBER AND NO FAT: Dried Organic Cherries are packed with dietary fiber and make a great healthy snack.
ANTIOXIDANT BOOST: Dried cherries contain lots of vitamin C and vitamin A as well as precious flavonoids.
DELICIOUS TREAT: Our dried cherries can be used to make many delicious dishes, especially baked goods.
COPPER AND MANGANESE: Enjoy dried cherries to get a boost of essential minerals, including copper and iron.
Product Description:
Cherry Fruits: Journey Around the World
Humans have been enjoying delicious cherry fruits for many centuries and would definitely keep doing so for many more to come. These fruits are amazing, sweet, juicy, and remain just as wonderful when dried.
Even cherry trees are beautiful and grown in some places for the sheer splendor of their blooms. The famous Japanese sakura, a flower that celebrates fleeting beauty, is a species of cherry. Although, it doesn’t bear the delicious fruit that we can enjoy.
Despite the fact that cherries have been around all over Europe, Asia, and Northern Africa since pre-historic times, there aren’t many cultivars among them. Only a limited number of species produces fruits used commercially, but those few are very tasty.
The first cultivars of cherries arrived to Europe with the Roman army, around 72 B.C. but they reached England only during the reign of Henry VIII in the 15
th
century. Pilgrims brought cherry trees to America, where they are currently cultivated in Oregon, Washington, Wisconsin, and Michigan states. The so-called ‘cherry capital of the world’ is located in Traverse City, MI.
Enjoy Food To Live Organic Dried Cherries
Dried Cherries from Food To Live are certified organic and sourced from the best farmers on the market. We make sure all our suppliers use only the best and safest agricultural practices. Food To Live always guarantees that all our products are of premium quality.
Organic Dried Cherries are processed at our certified facility without the use of any potentially toxic chemicals.
Buy Organic Dried Cherries in bulk in order to enjoy the treats longer. If stored properly, they won’t spoil for many months.
Food To Live Dried Cherries are a premium-quality product, 100% toxin-free. Gently Infused with Organic Sugar and Lightly Coated with Organic Sunflower Oil.
Freeze Dried Cherries: Yes or No?
Food To Live Organic Dried Cherries are dehydrated instead of freeze dried. We use this technology because dried cherries are more delicious and easier to use for cooking. They don’t require mandatory reconstitution, like freeze dried fruits do.
You can eat them from the pack and coat them in chocolate. This won’t be a very pleasant experience if you go for a freeze dried variety. This type of processing literally freezes all the moisture within fruits and then forcibly removes it by the application of intense pressure. In essence, this leaves you with tightly-packed nutrient dust particles compressed in the shape of a fruit.
Dehydration, on the other hand, works slowly, allowing moisture to evaporate in a natural way. This leaves behind the ‘meat’ of the fruit, which is a pleasure to eat. You can consume freeze dried cherries as well, but their flavor won’t be as rich and intense.
The nutritional value of dried cherries is similar to that of freeze dried because the elements that destabilize during the dehydration process are equally sensitive to heat and cold. This means that there really isn’t much difference between the two types of dried fruit, except for the taste and texture.
Dried Cherries: Benefits for Health and Mood
Dried cherries are great for you and not just because they are delicious and eating them lifts your mood. They are full of antioxidants and other natural chemicals that strengthen you in many different ways. The overall result is improved wellbeing, complemented with a boost of positive energy that comes from eating a tasty treat.
As they are full of nutrients, dried tart cherries act as a kind of natural multivitamins. Of course, the content of elements in a cherry is lower than in a synthetic pill, but the small nutritional boost is rather valuable for a healthy diet.
Cherries are beneficial to your health regardless of whether they are fresh or dried. However, there are some differences in the levels of nutrients these fruits provide. Don’t forget that dehydration removes a significant amount of weight from the fruits. A cup of fresh cherries equals less than half a cup of dried produce.
Cherry allergy isn’t common but if you have other food sensitivities, be careful when snacking on these fruits.
Organic Dried Cherries: Nutrition Data
Cherries are full of valuable nutrients in both raw and dried state. They contain small amounts of almost every essential nutrient. This is the reason why this food is one of the best options for a quick energizing snack.
The elements present in larger amounts include:
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Iron
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Copper
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Manganese
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Potassium
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Vitamin C
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Vitamin A
The level of vitamin C in dried cherries is lower than in fresh fruits because this element is rather unstable and much of it dissolves during the drying process. However, even after dehydration, these fruits retain enough of the vitamin to make them a valuable addition to your meal plan. Vitamin C also helps you absorb iron better. As dried cherries contain a bit of this essential mineral, this combination of nutrients ensures your body makes the most out of the iron it gets from the fruit.
Dried Cherries: Calories & Weight Management
Dried cherries have a higher calorie count than fresh fruits, but not high enough to make snacking on them detrimental to your weight management program. They don’t contain fats and all the calories you get from them come from the nutrients that benefit your diet.
They are such a nutrient-dense food that a single quarter cup of them allows you to meet 1/3 of the daily need in fruits. Every ounce of dried cherries contains over 7 grams of dietary fiber that helps support your digestive system healthy and toned.
Overall, these benefits make this fruit a very good addition to a weight management program. However, you should remember that overeating even the best of foods isn’t good for your waistline. Plan your diet carefully and dried snacking on some dried cherries won’t be detrimental for your figure.
Making Dried Cherries at Home Vs. Buying Food To Live Dried Cherries
If you have some fresh cherries to spare, you can try drying them on your own. You’ll need an oven, some baking sheets, and some perfect, pitted, and halved fruits. Making dried cherries at home is quite a challenging task because you have to be sure that not a single fruit has any defects.
The drying process usually takes up to 24 hours, definitely no less than 16. Dry cherries at 165F and let them cool completely before packaging. You also need to leave the bag of freshly-dried cherries somewhere you can monitor them. If you notice any moisture appearing on the inside of the bag within a day or two, put the fruits back in the oven.
Organic Dried Cherries from Food To Live are perfectly dried using top-notch technology. Our equipment ensures that all moisture is efficiently removed to extend the shelf life of the product. We use specialized tech that allows minimizing the reduction in the nutritional value of the fruits, so Food To Live Dried Cherries are full of essential vitamins and minerals.
How to Use Dried Cherries: Ideas and Recipes
Dried cherries make an extremely versatile cooking ingredient. Unlike many other dried fruits, their tart and rich flavor allows including them in both sweet and savory recipes. A cherry and red wine sauce is perfect for any kind of meat and you can always enrich the taste of a fresh salad with these tiny fruits.
There is a great number of dried cherries recipes for baked goods that you definitely should try. As these fruits aren’t season-sensitive, you can enjoy these delicacies anytime. Dried cherries muffins and cookies taste especially well and make for a great, nutritious snack.
Dried cherries are a fantastic ingredient for granolas and trail mixes. They would also make your morning cereal taste fantastic and give you a nice extra-boost of energy for the day.
If you aren’t a vegan, dried tart cherries would be a great addition to a cheese plate. Their tangy flavor complements the taste of cheese perfectly.
Organic Dried Cherries from Food To Live are premium-quality product, completely free from any dangerous contaminant. This means that you can eat them directly from the pack. This would be a great choice for a quick bite between cases in the office. It’ll give you a small burst of energy to carry you until the next meal. Note that dried cherries have a rather intense flavor.
If you want to make a simple but impressive treat for your family or guests, just coat dried cherries in chocolate. They taste magnificent and would go well with either coffee or wine. Don’t forget that chocolate would add quite a few extra calories, so don’t get carried away with this delicacy.
Vegan Dried Cherry Pie Recipe
You can enjoy this fantastic cherry pie during any season and making it is so easy, you can do this together with your children. The recipe is 100% vegan and you can replace the flour to any kind you prefer. If you want to make it more special, you can soak the cherries in a mix of water and red wine.
Crust ingredients:
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1 cup wholegrain flour
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¼ cup corn flour
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2/3 cup rolled oats (ground)
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon allspice
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½ teaspoon cinnamon
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½ teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons canola oil
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1 banana (mashed)
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4 tablespoons flaxseeds (ground)
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2 tablespoons maple syrup
Filling ingredients:
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2 cups dried cherries
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2 cups cherry juice
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¼ cup cornstarch
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Maple syrup or other sweetener to taste
Instructions:
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Soak dried cherries in juice to reconstitute. It would be best to leave them overnight.
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Mix all crust ingredients except banana, flaxseed, canola oil, and maple syrup in a large bowl. Mix the rest of the ingredients separately.
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Combine both types of ingredients and make dough with your hands.
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Wrap the dough in cling foil and put in the freezer for an hour (30 minutes will do in a pinch).
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Drain the cherries and put them in a large pot.
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Add maple syrup and bring to a boil. Let simmer for about 5 minutes before adding cornstarch.
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Mix thoroughly and bring to a boil again.
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Remove the filling from heat and press the dough into a pie dish. Leave out a part of the dough for decoration.
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Add the filling, press the remaining dough and decorate the pie.
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Bake for 15 minutes at 350F in a pre-heated oven.
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Take the pie out of the oven and cover it with aluminum foil. Bake 30 minutes.
12.
Remove the foil and bake for 5 more minutes.
Organic Dried Cherries: Storage Guide
Food To Live Organic Dried Cherries have a very long shelf life by default, and you can increase it greatly. If you want the pack to last as long as possible, you just need to put it in the freezer. Frozen dried fruits won’t spoil for years. If the temperature never climbs over 0F, a pack of dried frozen fruits can be stored indefinitely.
If you freeze your dried cherries, defrost only the amount you plan to consume as frequent refreezing will ruin the texture and flavor of the fruits.
In a sealed package, dried cherries would last for over a year even without the freezer. Although, their shelf life is always extended by the fridge.
Once the package is open, dried cherries should be stored in a cool and dry place, inside an airtight container.
It’s not mandatory to keep an open pack of dried cherries inside the fridge, but you should keep them away from the heat and humidity. As these fruits last for months in any environment, you can buy them in bulk.
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