The Minnie Royal cherries are prized for their early ripening and low chilling requirements, since they can sustain even fewer chill hours than many other varieties. These cherries are small to medium in size and have a firm snappy skin that ranges from deep red to brilliant magenta. Besides, they are categorized as sweet cherries, albeit they often have finish tart notes of cranberry, red currant and rhubarb on the palate. In addition, Minnie Royal cherries are high in potassium, beta carotene, vitamin C, anthocyaninis and quercetin – all of which have been found to fight cancer when working together.