CHERRY JUICE CONCENTRATE

Michigan Stae University has been researching the benefits of tart cherries and they have found that the anthocynanins and antioxidants in tart cherries are ten times strogner than aspirin or ibuprofen. Tart cherries reduce the pain of arthritis, gout and headaches. It has also been suggested that tart cherries are good for kidney stones, gallbladder ailments and tooth decay as well as cholesterol reduction. Eating twenty cherries daily could cut the risk of heart attack by 30%. Plus, tart cherries contain Perillyl alcohol, a natural chemical that flushes cancer - causing substances out of the body, and also helps stunt the growth of cancerous cells. Perillyl alcohol is so powerful, it can slash the incidence of all types of cancer as much as fifty percent. 

May we suggest that you try our concentrate with water, other juices, milk (yes milk, it is like a milkshake without the work) and yogurt! Try it over cereal, ice cream or whatever may sound good to you! We recommend that two tablespoons a day may keep the pain away! 

Directions: Mix 2 tablespoons to 8 ounces of beverage or make a pitcher 8 parts liquid to 1 part concentrate. It is up to your taste, so experiment. 

Our Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate is made solely with Montmorency tart cherries with no additives or preservatives. Our juice is concentrated to 68 degrees Brix. When your concentrate arrives at your door it should berefrigerated or frozen. Shelf life is longest in the freezer although storing concentrate in the refrigerator will make it easier to pour. Two tablespoons of concentrate is equivalent to 160 cherries.


Cherries: The Healing Fruit

Cherries have pleased the palates of food lovers for centuries. Now there are new reasons to love cherries. According toa recent publication, "The day when the doctors say -- 'Take 10 cherries and call me in the morning' may not be a far off."

Ongoing research at Michigan State University shows that cherries are a rich source of antioxidants that can help fight cancer and heart disease.In addition, cherries contain compounds that help relieve the pain of arthritis, gout and even headaches.

The Secret is in the pigments that give cherries their rich red hue. They belong to a class of natural dyes called anthocyanins, which have antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.

New studies being conducted at the University of Texas indicate that cherries also have significant levels of melatonin, a potent antioxidants that can reach and kill free radicals, which are toxins believed to cause or worsen many diseases. The presence of melatonin in combination with the other naturally occuring antioxidants in cherries could have a wide range of health benefits.

The research on the health benefits of cherries is ongoing. There are not answers to all of the questions regarding the use of cherries and cherry products to help relieve pain or reduce the risk disease. As research is completed, the Cherry Marketing Institute (CMI) will make it available.

Many consumers have discovered that Montmorency tart cherry juice helps relieve the pain of arthritis and gout. Others say it cures headaches and some say it helps them sleep better.

Cherry juice concentrate and ready-to-drink cherry juice are both made from whole fresh or frozen Montmorency tart cherries. Once the juice is extracted from the cherries, it can be concentrated into a thick syrup. There are about 100 fresh tart cherries in an 8 ounce glass of cherry juice. Both the juice and juice concentrate are all-natural products that have no added sugar, coloring or preservatives.

Tart cherry juice is available in various size containers; store at room temperature until you are ready to use the product. Tart cherry juice concentrate is available in several sizes; typically consumers can find concentrate in 12, 16, 32 or 64 ounce containers. Some brands of cherry concentrate need to be stored in the refrigerator or freezer for 12 months and two to three months in the refrigerator. There also are brands of juice concentrate that have been vacuumed sealed and can be stored unopened at room temperature for three to six months.


Nutrition Facts

Tart cherry juice contains no fat or cholesterol. The calories per 8 ounce serving vary by manufacturer as do the total carbohydrates. Read the label of the product for more detailed nutirtion information. For specifics on including cherry juice and other cherry products in a diabetic diet, consult your physician or a registered dietitian.