Dark Cherry Concentrate, 8 fl oz
Dark Cherry Concentrate, 8 fl oz
- Contains more anthocyanins than tart cherry*
- 100% juice concentrate - No added sugar
If you’re looking for Bernard Jensen’s cherry concentrate that you used to find at GNC, look no further!
While published literature suggests that tart cherries have a higher overall concentration of phenolic compounds, the plant-based chemicals with associated health benefits, sweet cherries contain more anthocyanins.
Anthocyanins are naturally occurring compounds that contribute to a plant’s pigmentation. Anthocyanins impart blue, red, and purple coloring to plants.
Anthocyanins have amazing antioxidant properties, which we need to preserve the health and structural integrity of cells and to inhibit oxidative stress caused by free radicals. Anthocyanins are also believed to have great anti-inflammatory properties.*
Dark Cherry Concentrate is 100% pure and natural, with no added sugar or other sweetener. And because it’s not diluted like other brands, Dark Cherry Concentrate mixes well with plain water, seltzer or other fruit and vegetable juices. Dark Cherry Concentrate is ideal as a delicious natural topping for yogurt, ice cream, pastries, tropical smoothies, and fruit cocktails. Try a simple preparation of 1 part cherry concentrate to 6 parts water - it's delicious - and may help to reduce gout symptoms.* Or use it to enhance your Kidney Cleanse Tea.
Ingredients
100% dark sweet cherry concentrate
Important Information About Cherry Juice Concentrate
Our Cherry Juice Concentrate is made from pure, natural fruit with no artificial preservatives. Because it is a living, nutrient-rich product, slight fermentation can naturally occur over time.
Laboratory testing has confirmed that this fermentation is harmless — it’s simply a natural process caused by the juice’s natural sugars and yeasts. However, this can sometimes create pressure inside the bottle, which may cause minor leakage if not handled properly.
How to Minimize Fermentation After Delivery
To keep your Cherry Juice Concentrate fresh and prevent pressure build-up:
- Refrigerate immediately upon arrival — even if the bottle is still sealed.
- Keep the bottle upright to reduce the chance of leakage.
- Avoid storing in warm or sunny areas, which can accelerate fermentation.
- Use within the recommended time after opening for best flavor and quality.
We believe the natural integrity of our product is worth these small precautions — it’s part of what makes our Cherry Juice Concentrate so wholesome and delicious.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What species of cherry is used in Dark Cherry Concentrate?
A: This concentrate is derived from 100% bing cherries (Prunus avium).
Q: Is Dark Cherry Concentrate derived from organic cherries?
A: The cherries are not certified organic but they do come from a supplier that uses organic farming practices.
Q: Is Dark Cherry Concentrate derived from non-GMO cherries?
A: Yes. The cherries are non-GMO.
Q: Are there any added sugars?
A: No. Dark Cherry Concentrate contains only the natural sugar from the cherries. No additional sugar or other sweeteners are added.
Q: What is the brix score for Dark Cherry Concentrate?
A: Dark Cherry Concentrate has a Brix score of 68 (68⁰Bx). The Brix scale measures the percentage of solids in a given weight of plant juice and is often expressed as the percentage of sucrose (sugar). Today many farmers use the Brix chart to evaluate produce quality.
Q: What does Extra Quality mean?
A: The term Extra Quality refers to the quality of the cherries used to make the concentrate. Cherries in the Extra class must meet certain qualifications for size, appearance, and color. Cherries in the Extra class are superior to cherries in Class I and Class II.
