Cherry Juice Concentrate and ORAC

Not all antioxidant containing foods are created equal. Some foods have better concentrations of antioxidants, or other properties, that make them more effective in terms of delivering antioxidants and their potential benefits to the user.

Antioxidant power is measured in Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) units. A higher ORAC value means more oxygen is absorbed, meaning fewer free radicals that can potentially increase the risk of disease. According to some nutritionists, it is recommended that 3,000 to 5,000 ORACs be absorbed during the day. This number may seem like a daunting hill to climb, but some types of cherries have recorded high ORAC scores.

Cherry Benefits: High Antioxidant Availability

Cherry products may be one of nature’s best sources of antioxidants. Depending on the type and quantity of cherry product you eat, or drink, you may consume anywhere from 2,000 to 12,000 ORAC units. This high availability of antioxidants in cherries, like Montmorency cherries, help contribute to the idea that cherries are an emerging “super fruit.”

The ORAC value of cherry products varies, depending on the type of product. Cherry Bay Orchards offers many different types of cherry items that may increase the amount of antioxidants you are consuming during a normal day, which may make reaching the 3,000 to 5,000 ORAC threshold a simple (and tasty) part of your daily diet.

We invite you to try our exceptional quality cherry products and taste the difference for yourself. And you might even feel better, too!