Is the tall black cherry tree a cherry (cheLizi)? Detailed explanation of price, origin and differences
Black cherry is a common fruit in the United States, its taste is much better than ordinary cherries, and it has effects such as beautifying the face, nourishing the blood and dispelling wind, so many people like to eat it. So is black cherry a chelizi (cherry)? What is the market price per jin? Where is it produced? What is the difference from chelizi?
Is black cherry a chelizi (cherry)?
Simply put, one is a local cherry, and the other is a foreign cherry. Generally speaking, imported cherries from American countries such as the United States, Canada and Chile that are large and have thick skin are called chelizi, while Chinese cherries with a rosy color are called cherries. Most of the cherries sold on the market now are Shandong large cherries from Yantai.
1. Foreign cherries
Foreign chelizi is a transliteration of Cherry. The more commonly seen variety of chelizi is Bing, followed by Lambert. Bing fruit is dark red, with thick and firm skin, very elastic and sweet. Lambert fruit is light yellow, delicate and juicy. The main producing areas are the United States, Canada, Chile, Australia, Europe and other places.
2. Domestic cherries
(1) Large cherry (chelizi). In 1871, the American missionary J.L. Nevius first introduced large cherries for cultivation in Yantai, mainly the two varieties Hongdeng and Meizao, which are the same as foreign chelizi.
(2) Small cherry, also called Chinese cherry and China cherry, is relatively small, with thin skin and much juice, a rather sweet taste, and the color is generally light red.
The main producing areas are Shandong, Anhui, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Henan, Gansu, Shaanxi and so on.
In fact, chelizi and small cherry both belong to the Rosaceae deciduous shrub fruit trees. They are the same plant, just different varieties.
Latest market price:
The market price of American black cherries is about 45 yuan to 75 yuan per jin. American black cherry is an imported cherry, so the price is relatively higher. The price of American black cherries also varies according to the size of the fruit. The larger the black cherry fruit, the higher the price.
Origin introduction:
In the world, black cherries are mainly distributed in the United States, Canada, Chile, Australia, Europe and other places. The main producing areas in China are Shandong, Anhui, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Henan, Gansu, Shaanxi, Sichuan and so on.
Differences from chelizi:
1. Different appearance and taste
(1) Foreign chelizi is dark red, with a large, firm and juicy fruit. But for the convenience of transportation, foreign chelizi is not very ripe, so the taste is not very good.
(2) Domestic large cherries are no different from foreign ones, but the domestic ones are freshly picked and highly ripe, so the taste is better.
(3) Domestic small cherries are bright red in color, relatively small, with thin skin and much juice, and a sweet taste with a slight sourness. This kind of cherry turns brown first and then moldy after being stored at room temperature for 24 hours, so it can only be sold as soon as it is picked.
2. Different growth habits
(1) Northwest American chelizi is one of the few fruits that truly belong to seasonal fruits. It is only produced in mid-June each year, and by mid-August, apart from a small amount of product in high mountain areas, Northwest American chelizi is off the market. Of course, after that, Chilean chelizi comes on the market, exactly completing the handover.
(2) Chinese cherries have weak cold resistance and like a warm and moist climate. They generally mature in May, grow on sunny hillsides or by ditches, and are suitable for cultivation in places with an annual average temperature of 15-16°C. Sandy loam soil with loose texture and deep soil layers is best.
3. Different nutritional value
The nutritional value of cherries and chelizi is about the same. The difference is that chelizi has a particularly high iron content, ranking first among various fruits. Regular consumption can supplement the body's need for iron, promote hemoglobin regeneration, and can both prevent and treat iron deficiency anemia and strengthen the physique and benefit the brain and intelligence.
Edible value:
1. Nourishing the blood. Black cherries are deeply loved by women, because they are a woman's “benefactor”. The essential difference between a young girl and a “yellow-faced woman” lies in qi and blood. When a woman lacks blood, she easily ages and also loses her charm. Black cherries have high nutritional value and are rich in iron. Regular consumption of black cherries can satisfy women's need for iron, not only preventing iron deficiency anemia but also strengthening the physique. When a woman has enough qi and blood, her complexion will naturally be good.
2. Beautifying and nourishing the face. Black cherries have a very strong effect on nourishing the face and preserving appearance. Their content of nutrients such as vitamin C and anthocyanins is higher than that of apples and pears. Regularly applying black cherry juice to the face and wrinkle areas can make the facial skin rosy and tender, remove wrinkles and fade spots. Of course, you can absolutely use ready-made black cherry juice to make a facial mask yourself.
3. Dispelling wind and overcoming dampness, killing insects. Black cherries are warm and hot in nature and also have the effect of tonifying the middle and benefiting qi. They can dispel wind and remove dampness and have a good effect on rheumatic waist and leg pain.
4. Preventing and treating measles. When measles is prevalent, giving children black cherry juice can prevent infection. Black cherry pits have the effect of inducing sweating, promoting eruption and detoxifying.
5. Astringing and relieving pain. Black cherries can treat burns and scalds, playing a role in astringing and relieving pain and preventing blisters and suppuration at the injured area. At the same time, black cherries can also treat mild and severe frostbite.
6. Chelizi is rich in vitamin C, which can resist oxidation, promote carbohydrate metabolism and stabilize blood sugar concentration. Chelizi has high nutritional value. Its iron content alone is 20 times higher than that of apples and oranges. Its phosphorus content is also higher than that of ordinary fruits. And its carotenoid content is 4-5 times that of apples and oranges. Chelizi is also rich in water-insoluble pectin fiber, which can slow down the body's absorption of glucose.