Tart Cherry
Prunus cerasus L.
Tart Cherry (Prunus cerasus) is a smaller, more sour relative of the sweet cherry, with bright red fruit traditionally dried, juiced, or made into concentrate rather than eaten fresh.
Last reviewed August 8, 2026
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Is Tart Cherry safe to use?
Generally very well tolerated as a food. The concentrate is calorie-dense — those managing blood sugar should account for its natural sugar content.
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