Cherry Concentrate made from Super Fruit

When the latest diet trends and dizzying research studies feel overwhelming, it is good to go back to basics. Like a deep breath of clean air, taking a moment to review the facts can be refreshing. Take tart cherries, for example. At Cherry Bay Orchards, we harvest cherries from our personal orchards in Northern Michigan where the fresh lake air meets a sandy shoreline. After harvest, they are pressed to make our refreshing cherry concentrate. As a no sugar added beverage, our concentrate showcases the nutrients that occur naturally in tart cherries. To some, cherries are well on their way to becoming America’s next “super fruit.”

Traits of a Super Fruit

According to the Department of Agriculture, Michigan produces 70 to 75 percent of the tart cherry crop each year. As the leading grower of cherries, people in Michigan have taken notice of the value of cherries and are conducting research to realize the health benefits they could possess. Early research has started to link certain health benefits with the consumption of Montmorency cherries, such as their potential to reduce the risk of heart disease and benefiting those who suffer from diabetes and insulin resistance syndrome.

Suggested to contain vitamin C, beta carotene, and anthocyanins, tart cherries may be a great source of nutrition and can be easily integrated into your every day. And not just in pie! To learn how, please visit our recipes section.

The Cherry Capital

Traverse City, Michigan is the nation’s Cherry Capital mainly because of its plethora of cherry orchards and purveyors. At Cherry Bay Orchards, we contribute to this prevalence as an established local grower, processor, and marketer of cherry products and are proud that we contribute to the local surrounding communities. We encourage you to buy local and remember not all super fruit health claims are made equal. Let’s get back to basics and remember the facts:

• Michigan is a leading grower of tart cherries.
• There are two types of tart cherries: Montmorency and Balaton. We use 100% Montmorency tart cherries in our concentrate.
• Cherries are believed to contain anthocyanins, which recent studies suggest may provide certain health benefits, like for the management pain associated with gout and arthritis.
• Not only can cherries contribute to your daily ORAC count, they may also contain melatonin.

Contact Cherry Bay Orchards today to learn more about these amazing super fruits, or try some cherry juice concentrate today!