Cherries become the favorite during the Spring Festival. They are all big cherries, so why are they more expensive?

The Spring Festival is approaching, and fruit is one of the indispensable New Year's goods. What fruit do you plan to buy this year?

Unsurprisingly, cherries have once again become the center of Spring Festival shopping. Why are these "big cherries" so popular?

What are cherries?

Cherry is a transliteration of the English word Cherries, but it does not refer to the small, red, thin-skinned Chinese cherries. Instead, it refers specifically to the large, thick-skinned cherries produced in the United States, Canada, Chile and other American countries.

Common cherry varieties include Brooks, Santina, Labins, Cordia, Rainey, and Bing, etc., and Chilean cherries are the main force on the dining table during the Spring Festival. While ensuring the taste, the price is also more friendly.

As the Spring Festival approaches, the price of cherries may rise

Since the release of the "New Ten Measures" on December 7, 2022, the fruit market has ushered in a round of sales growth. After the full liberalization of entry on January 8, 2023, it will undoubtedly be a huge boon to the imported fruit industry.

As the Spring Festival approaches, fruit sales have increased significantly. Cherries, as the leader among imported fruits, are so popular that you can see all kinds of cherries on the stalls when you walk into the market. Especially during the Chinese New Year period, cherries taste better and the price will naturally rise.

What is the difference between cherries and Chinese cherries?

Appearance

On the surface, there is not much difference between cherries and Chinese cherries, but cherries have more flesh and the skin is darker, generally dark red; while Chinese cherries have longer stalks, thin skin, tender flesh, plenty of water, and a lighter skin.

Origin

According to the general classification, cherries are cherries, just different varieties. Cherries refer to European sweet cherries, which mainly come from the United States, Canada, Chile, Europe, etc., while Chinese cherries are a variety native to China, generally produced in Yantai, Shandong, Dalian and other regions.

Taste

The skin of cherries is thicker, the taste is fuller, and the taste is sweet rather than sour; Chinese cherries have a thin skin, less flesh, and a sweet and sour taste.

price

The price of cherries is several times higher than that of Chinese cherries. This is mainly because cherries are imported and have to travel a long distance, so the transportation cost and loss are high, so the price is naturally high. Chinese cherries are local fruits, so the transportation cost and loss are relatively much lower, so the price is lower.

What varieties of cherries are there?

1

Brooks

Brooks

Brooks is an early-maturing variety with oblate and relatively large fruits. The skin and flesh are bright red. The flesh is hard, crisp and has a certain sour taste. It is available early and has a good taste.

2

Santina

Santina

Santina is deep red from the skin to the flesh and even the juice. It has moderate sweetness and low acidity. When you eat it, your mouth is filled with sweetness. It is commonly known as deep red honey.

3

Rabins

Equinox

The skin of Lapins is purple-red and shiny, the fruit stem is thick and not easy to wilt, the fruit is large, and the average weight of a single fruit in Canada is 11.5 grams. The skin is thick and tough, the flesh is thick and juicy, and the sweetness is very high.

4

Cordia

Kordia

Kordia, known as the diamond among cherries. The fruit is large, hard, dark red, strong in flavor, with a long stalk, early fruiting and abundant yield. The flesh is firm and has a crisp and sweet taste. The shape is navel-shaped or heart-shaped, and the appearance is very commercially attractive.

5

Rainier

Rainier

Rainier is a white cherry variety. The bright red blush on the golden background of the fruit is as sweet and tempting as golden honey. The sugar content can reach over 17, and can even easily reach 20. The skin is thin and soft, and it tastes sweet and sour, but it is relatively expensive.

6

Bing

Bing

Bing is one of the oldest and most widely planted cherry varieties. It was bred by horticulturist Slavin and his Chinese assistant Bing in 1870. It was named after the latter. Bing's fruit is bright purple when ripe, with a slender stalk, hard flesh, sweet and juicy. In terms of quality, it can be said to be the best among many cherry varieties.

The "Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents" recommends that each person eat 200-350g of fruit per day. Considering that the actual part eaten is pitted and peeled, it is not a big problem to eat a little more, but it should not exceed one kilogram.

Therefore, although cherries are delicious, they are high in potassium and eating too many can cause diarrhea, so don't be greedy!