Dried cherries in bunches

Dried sour cherries - natural Hungarian dried cherries without added sugar, sulphur dioxide or preservatives

From dried cherries in bunches a natural Hungarian cider with an intense, acidic character, which no added sugar, sulphur dioxide or preservatives is being made. The natural fruit acids, fibres and plant accompanying substances of sour cherries are more concentrated during the drying process, which is why even small amounts of them give a strong, fruity flavour.

The value of the product lies in its simple composition, natural sour cherry flavour and additive-free processing. It is not a sugar syrup, not artificially sweetened, not a factory dried cherry, not a natural fruit product made from real sour cherries, not a product enriched with sulphur dioxide.

Why are natural dried sour cherries valuable?

From dried sour cherries concentrated fruit form. During the drying process, the water content of the fruit is reduced, while the natural sugars, fruit acids, fibres, minerals and plant polyphenols of the cherry remain in a more concentrated form.

The characteristic of the sour cherry is tart, refreshing fruit flavour, which will keep even when dried. This is what distinguishes it from many sweetened industrial dried cherries: it is not the added sugar that dominates, but the cherries' own characteristic flavour profile.

Dried sour cherries without added sugar

This dried cherry with curls contains no added sugar. Its sweetness is exclusively due to the natural sugar content of the sour cherry, while its acidity is determined by the fruit's own organic acids.

In the case of sweetened industrial dried fruit, sugar syrup treatment or post-sweetening may be common. This can overpower the natural tartness of the cherries and make the product more of a sugary sweet. Natural dried sour cherries, on the other hand, have a stronger, fruitier and cleaner flavour.

Sulphur dioxide-free dried sour cherries - without sulphite preservation

Often used in large-scale drying sulphur dioxide or sulphites to preserve colour, slow browning and improve shelf life. Sulphite treatment can give a more uniform appearance but adds additives.

This is the dried cherries in bunches sulphur dioxide-free, i.e. without sulphite preservation. The product is not artificially coloured, sugar-coated or preserved, but the cherries themselves are selected and naturally dried.

Natural dried sour cherries versus sweetened industrial dried cherries

• Natural dried cherries: is based on the fruit's own sweet and sour taste, fibre and natural sugar content.
• Sweetened large-scale industrial drying: may be treated with sugar syrup or made with added sugar, which can mask the true flavour of the cherry.
• Sulphur dioxide-free processing: is made without sulphite preservation, with a simpler composition.
• Sulphur dioxide desalination: can give a more uniform colour and longer shelf life, but contains additives.
• Natural drying: results in a more intense, natural fruit flavour and a less industrial texture.

Product benefits of dried cherries in bunches

• Natural dried cherries made from Hungarian curled sour cherries
• Without added sugar
• Sulphur dioxide-free
• Preservative-free
• Intense, acidic fruit flavour
• Fibre-based fruit delicacy
• Simpler ingredient alternatives to sugary sweets

Possible uses

From dried cherries in bunches because of its intense flavour, it is particularly well suited to dishes where a contrast of acidic fruit is important. It also goes well with chocolate desserts, oatmeal, muesli, yoghurt, seed mixes and homemade cakes.

• on its own as a sour fruit snack,
• mixed into porridge, muesli or granola,
• with natural or vegetable yoghurt,
• for chocolate cakes and desserts,
• for homemade energy bars, muesli bars,
• for seed mixes, nuts and almonds,
• for festive cakes, fruitcake or scones.

Dried sour cherries for chocolate and seed dishes

The sour cherry flavour works particularly well with cocoa, dark chocolate, nuts, almonds and hazelnuts. The natural fruitiness of dried curled sour cherries counterbalances sweeter, fattier or pithy ingredients, giving them a characterful flavour even in small quantities.

This property makes it useful in home-made cakes, chocolate desserts, granola and natural fruit and nut mixes. The product is not over-sweetened, so it brings out the true sour fruit flavour of the cherry.

More Hungarian dried fruit

In addition to dried cherries, it is worth looking at the dried fruit in its full range. In addition to sour cherries, Hungarian dried apples, pears, plums and other natural fruit-based dried fruit are also available.

Natural sources of fibre include Apple fibre and the Apple Pectin with Inulin also links well with a fibre-conscious, gut flora-centred diet.

Frequently asked questions about dried cherries