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Sweet Cherry: "The Bird Cherry" and a Trophy of Ancient Rome

• Etymology and roots: The English name "sweet cherry", the French cerise douce, the German Süßkirsche and the Spanish cereza dulce all go back to the Latin root cerasus, or to the bird cherry (Prunus avium) — the fruits are a favorite treat of birds, which help disperse the seeds.
• Lucullus's trophy: The Romans owe the appearance of sweet cherry to the general Lucullus. In the 1st century BC he brought seedlings to Rome as a valuable military trophy after his victory in Asia Minor. Lucullus made his soldiers carry young trees for thousands of kilometers.
• Botanical perfection: Sweet cherry is the oldest form of cherry. Unlike sour cherry, sweet cherry is a mighty giant tree that can grow up to 15 meters tall and bear fruit for decades.
• Natural melatonin: Sweet cherry is one of the rare plant sources of melatonin. Regular consumption of sweet cherry juice helps improve sleep quality naturally.
• Diabetic standard: Sweet cherry has a record-low glycemic index for a sweet fruit — just 22 units. This makes its concentrate a valuable ingredient for functional foods.
• Global geography and harvest: The main harvest season in Europe falls in July. We work with leading orchards in Spain, Italy and Serbia, selecting varieties with the highest dry matter content.
• Cherry healer (Rare fact): The high concentration of anthocyanins and potassium helps flush excess uric acid from the body, easing gout symptoms and cleansing the blood.
• Record-breaking honey plant (Rare fact): Sweet cherry blossoms produce a record amount of nectar. Sweet cherry honey is one of the lightest and most delicate varieties, with a subtle almond finish.
• Product history: Industrial concentration began in the second half of the 20th century. The use of vacuum systems and flash cooling made it possible to obtain a stable 65 Brix concentrate with extra-grade clarity.