makes for a
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versatility across menus and product applications.

tart cherry forms

Whether you're developing a new product, refreshing a menu or optimizing an existing formulation, U.S.-grown Montmorency tart cherries are available in multiple formats to meet a wide range of culinary and product-development needs. Available in dried, frozen, juice and concentrate, and canned forms, U.S.-grown Montmorency tart cherries deliver distinctive flavor, vibrant color and dependable performance across both sweet and savory applications.

dried cherries

dried

characteristics

Pitted and dehydrated, dried tart cherries resemble dark raisins or capers and offer a chewy, sweet-tart flavor.

application uses

From snacks and breads to baked goods, cereals, salsas, salads and trail or nut mixes, dried tart cherries add flavor, texture and visual appeal.

frozen cherries

frozen

characteristics

Pitted and quickly frozen at peak ripeness, frozen tart cherries deliver a bright, sweet-tart flavor and vibrant red color with consistent, ready-to-use performance.

application uses

Ideal for baking, sauces, compotes, smoothies and foodservice prep, frozen tart cherries are used where fresh fruit performance is needed year-round. Common in pies, pastries, desserts and culinary sauces.

juice concentrate

juice & concentrate

characteristics

Available as juice or concentrate, offering a deep ruby red color and bold, tart flavor. Juice is ready-to-use, while concentrate provides a more concentrated ingredient for formulation and blending.

application uses

Widely used in beverages, smoothies, wellness shots, sauces, marinades, reductions and as a natural flavor or color enhancer in food and beverage applications.

canned cherries

canned

characteristics

Typically packed in water or light syrup, offering ready-to-use fruit with minimal prep.

application uses

In your favorite baked goods, especially pies and tarts, toppings, pancakes and more.

Beyond the core ingredient formats, tart cherries also are available in additional processed and specialty forms such as powders, purees, ingredient blends and other specialty formats that help meet specific formulation and operational needs.