Black Tartarian Cherries

The Black Tartarian is a unique cherry that was first brought to England from Russia in the late 1700s by a man named Hugh Ronalds. What sets these cherries apart is their skin, considering it is very dark red to almost black in color. Beneath their skin lays flesh that is just as dark, with a firm and crisp texture and inky purple juice. Black Tartarian cherries are actually very juicy and sweet with a rich concentrated flavor. In addition, they contain anthocyanins along with vitamins A and C, calcium and iron. Furthermore, cherries' abundant supply of antioxidants have been linked to reduced levels of nitric oxide — a compound associated with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis