Montmorency tart cherries bring many potential better-for-you benefits with clean label appeal
Thanks to years of scientific research, Montmorency tart cherries have broken out of the pie shell and onto the “superfruit” stage. This traditional pie ingredient has gained a new reputation and now is praised for its versatility, nutrient density and health benefits.
Although the name is associated with a valley in France, Montmorency tart cherries are strictly homegrown. Tart or sour cherries (Prunus cerasus) are grown primarily in seven U.S. states, including Michigan, Utah, Wisconsin, Washington, Oregon, Pennsylvania and New York. So when food and beverage companies purchase U.S. Montmorency tart cherries, they’re supporting American family farms, which is something consumers can feel good about.