Cherries are considered a luxurious and expensive fruit in the market. Due to their high price, consumers need to have certain knowledge to choose the best-tasting cherries and avoid wasting money on low-quality products.
If you’re unsure about how to select the most delicious cherries, join us as we explore the following content!
1 How to Differentiate Cherry Sizes
Cherry size is a critical factor that influences both the price and the sweetness of the fruit. Understanding how sizes are determined will help you make better purchasing decisions and compare prices more effectively. In Vietnam, consumers tend to favor cherries with a diameter of 30-32 mm, which is a medium size that offers a balance between affordability and taste.
How to Determine Cherry Sizes from Australia and New Zealand
Cherry Sizes from the USA and Canada
Cherries from the USA and Canada are sized from 8.0 to 10.5. It’s important to note that these two types of cherries have a unique sizing system: size 8.0 represents the largest fruit, with a diameter of 34-36 mm, while size 10.5 is the smallest, measuring 26 mm or less. The sizes are determined using a standard measuring tool provided by the supplier, meaning that the number of cherries with equal diameters that fit on the tool corresponds to their size.
For example, size 8 cherries will have 8 fruits with equal diameters fitting on the standard measuring tool.
Similar to most other types of cherries, larger fruits from the USA and Canada tend to be more expensive, juicier, and sweeter. The peak season for these cherries falls between May and September. Knowing the seasonal availability of different cherry varieties will help you make informed decisions about which type to buy at any given time.
Here’s a conversion table for imported cherry sizes:
| USA and Canada Cherry Sizes | Australia and New Zealand Cherry Sizes | Diameter (mm) |
| Size 8.0 | Size 36 | 34 – 36mm |
| Size 8.5 | Size 34 | 32 – 34 mm |
| Size 9.0 | Size 32 | 30 – 32 mm |
| Size 9.5 | Size 30 | 28 – 30 mm |
| Size 10 | Size 28 | 26 – 28 mm |
| Size 10.5 | Size 26 | <=26mm |
4 Tips for Choosing Fresh and Delicious Cherries
Tips for Choosing Fresh and Delicious Cherries
As cherries are quite expensive in the Vietnamese market, it’s essential to know how to select the freshest and highest-quality fruits to get your money’s worth. Here are some tips to help you choose the best cherries:
- Color: This is the simplest factor to consider when selecting sweet cherries. The sweetest cherries usually have a deep, dark red color (which can vary from a reddish hue to a dark burgundy depending on their origin). Conversely, lighter-colored cherries may not be as sweet or may have been treated with chemicals that are harmful to health.
- Skin: Fresh cherries should have smooth, shiny, and blemish-free skin. Additionally, when you gently squeeze a cherry, it should feel firm, not soft.
- Stem: Freshly picked cherries that haven’t been stored for long will have green stems.
- Seasonality: During the first three months of the year, opt for cherries from Chile, Australia, or New Zealand. From late May to early August, you can enjoy Bing cherries from Canada and the USA. And in the last three months of the year, it’s the season for cherries from New Zealand and Chile.
5 Tips for Storing Cherries to Extend Their Freshness
Tips for Storing Cherries to Extend Their Freshness
As cherries are imported and not locally grown in Vietnam due to the unsuitable climate, they tend to be quite expensive. Both sellers and buyers face the challenge of preserving the freshness of cherries in Vietnam’s climate.
Here are some tips to help you store cherries for a longer period:
- If you don’t plan to consume the cherries immediately, avoid washing them with water to prevent spoilage.
- Store cherries in a dry bag in the refrigerator’s crisper drawer, and seal the bag to prevent the cherries from absorbing odors from other foods.
- Don’t place all the cherries in one bag or stack them on top of other foods, as they can spoil quickly.
- Before eating, rinse the cherries and then place them in the crisper drawer for about 15 minutes to enjoy them chilled and at their best.
- Wash cherries only once to avoid bruising or softening, which can affect their taste and texture.
We hope that knowing how to select cherries of the right size and how to store them for extended freshness will enrich your life with delicious and healthy treats.
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