How To Buy And Store Fresh Cherries?

By: Jigyasa Kakwani

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The cherry season is here and it lasts for just a couple of months. Read on to learn how to buy and store fresh and juicy cherries.

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1. Checking Cherry Skin

Select plump firm cherries with smooth and shiny skins. Avoid any cherry that is sticky or soft with brown spots or broken skin.

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2. Inspect The Stem

Cherries with stems attached spoil less rapidly as compared to those without stems. Look for fresh green stems rather than dried-out ones.

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3. Check The Colour

Since cherries do not ripen further once they are plucked, so always pick the red ones and avoid small, poorly coloured or hard cherries.

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4. Storage Instruction

Once bought, store the cherries in the refrigerator by covering them with a plastic wrap for up to three days.

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5. Pro Tip

Make sure you store them in the refrigerator unwashed and dry so they don't spoil easily.

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