CHERRIES

Cherry includes two species : the avium , that is sweet , very popular in Italy , and the cerasus ( cherry ) , acid , more bushy , more widespread in northern Europe .

Turkey is the country with the largest area of production , the 11 % worldwide . Followed by the United States , Iran , Italy and Spain .

DATI NUTRIZIONALI

Valori nutrizionali per 100g di parte edibile di albicocche crude

Energy(Kcal)	69
Water	80,5
Protein	0,72
Carbohydrate	18,1
Of which sugar	15,4
Fat	0,1
Cholesterol	0
Fibre	0,9
Sodium	0,002
Vitamin C	0,01
Calcium	0,01
Magnesium	0,007
Iron	0,0003

The values are expressed in g . Sources : the database of food nutrition facts USDA ( United States Department of Agriculture ) and the Database of food composition INRAN

CURIOSITY

Japan made of cherry blossom its national symbol providing an explanation for the pink colour of its flowers : it seems that they were originally white but after the samurai fallen in battle, they were buried under the cherry trees and petals became pink due to the blood of the brave warriors.

This plant gave birth to a rich set of myths in almost all over the world ... remember to make three wishes when you eat cherries for the first time in the year...

Cherries contain natural melatonin , a substance that promotes sleep. Cherries are a source of antioxidants, which help the body to fight aging caused by free radicals .

RECIPES

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