Tuesday, 27 September 2016

5 interesting facts about Cherries

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1. The Cherry is native to the Northern Hemisphere (America, Europe and Asia).

2. The Cherry is part of the Rosaceae family. Other members of this family include almonds, peaches, apricots, plums and of course, roses!

3. Turkey is the world’s leading producer of Cherry followed by the United States.

4. A chemical reaction between cherries and alkaline products like baking powder causes a blue discoloration in baked goods.

5. The wood of some cherry trees is especially esteemed for the manufacture of fine furniture.




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