Cherry picking your next star ingredient ✨🍒
It’s peak cherry season at the grocery store, and those sweet cherries are certainly tempting. But beyond the produce aisle, cherries are making waves as functional, flavorful ingredients in everything from wellness drinks to skin serums. Now’s the perfect time to think beyond the bowl—and explore which cherry is the right fit for your next innovation.
Consumers are catching on to the sleep and sports recovery benefits of tart cherry, but it’s not the only cherry in the spotlight. From antioxidant-rich sweet cherry to Vitamin C powerhouse acerola, each one offers unique perks in both flavor and function.
Tart Cherry – A Wellness Superstar
Tart cherry is a star ingredient in the wellness world. It’s signature tartness comes from a unique profile of phytonutrients, which can support a healthy inflammation response, heart health, and post-exercise recovery. It also has naturally occurring melatonin and tryptophan—key compounds in supporting a healthy sleep cycle. Emerging science supports many of these health claims, and word has gotten out!
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Sweet Cherry – Classic Flavor, Rich Antioxidants
Beloved for their juicy flavor, sweet cherries bring more than nostalgia. They’re rich in antioxidants that help support healthy inflammation response—perfect for indulgent treats with a health boost. If you’re looking to add a familiar favorite flavor with real health benefits, sweet cherry is a strong contender.
Acerola Cherry – The Natural Vitamin C Powerhouse
Acerola (aka Barbados) cherries are packed with polyphenols and vitamins, making them ideal for immune and skin-supporting products. Native to Brazil, acerola cherries are widely incorporated into functional foods and beverages and offer a tart and tangy flavor. They are perhaps most well known as being one of nature’s richest sources of naturally-occurring vitamin C.
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