Functional Potential of Sweet Cherry Cultivars Grown in New Zealand: Effects of Processing on Nutritional and Bioactive Properties.

ABSTRACT: While sweet cherries (Prunus avium L.) are globally recognized for their numerous potential health benefits, yet limited data exist on New Zealand-grown cultivars. This study examined the nutritional and bioactive profiles of six commercial cultivars-Kordia^®, 'Lapins', Sweetheart^®, Staccato^®, 'Bing', and 'Rainier'-in both fresh and processed (washed and packaged) forms. All cultivars contained notable levels of minerals, phenolics, and essential nutrients. Fresh cherries had higher mineral content (0.3-0.5 g/100 g) than processed ones (0.2-0.3 g/100 g). Carbohydrates ranged from 16.8 to 18.6 g/100 g in fresh and 15.1-17.5 g/100 g in processed cherries. Dietary fiber was slightly higher in processed samples (0.5-0.6 g/100 g) than fresh (0.2-0.5 g/100

SUBMITTER: Rashidinejad A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12610261 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature