What is Surinam Cherry?
The Surinam cherry are in the category of Myrtaceae which has its origin from tropical South America’s east coast. It is a native to South America; it is found from Guyana to southern Brazil and northern Uruguay .
They are small sized trees which is cone shaped, grows to a height of 8 meters. The leaves color are found to be similar to that of the copper or also copper-pinkish sometimes, after fully growing they turn out to be dark green with a shiny finish having a length of 4 cm.
The fruits are initially green, after which it becomes orange, scarlet and maroon after ripening, are of diameter size of 2-4 cm. The fruit taste varies from sweet to sour based on the species and the amount of ripeness it has attained, the deep red to black tastes to be very sweet, the green to orange ones are very tart. They contains large amounts of Vitamin C content in it and also contains vitamin A in it.
Health Benefits of Surinam Cherry
Cure Cold And Cough: Astringent properties of Surinam cherries help minimize cough and cold. Consumption of the fruit while you are down with the fever resulting due to cold helps you have a great relief from the cold and cough and treats fever effectively.
Aids Functioning Of Lungs: Eating nutritious Surinam cherries helps promote smooth functioning of your lungs. It prevents abnormal functioning of your lungs and lungs’ infection effectively.
Boosts Immunity: Abundance of antioxidants in Surinam cherries help neutralizes free radicals and prevents cell and tissue damage. Antioxidant content of the fruit strengthens your immunity, prevent oxidative stress, and safeguard your organs from potential damage due to radical activity.
Promotes Digestion: Fiber content and other nutrients in Surinam cherries promote smooth digestion. Eating these cherries help treat diarrhea and prevent gastro-intestinal problems to a great extent
Supports Pulmonary Functions: Surinam cherries promote smooth functioning of pulmonary artery and help you have a healthy heart.
Weight Management: Surinam cherries contain low amount of calories. Just one cup of cherries contains about five calories. So eating these cherries help you regulate your weight and prevents you gaining excess of weight.
Prevents Infections: Antifungal, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties of Surinam cherries help prevent the risk of development and expansion of harmful infections. The fruit inhibits the microbial activity effectively and protects you effectively.
Heals Wounds: Antiseptic properties of Surinam cherries help quick healing of your injuries and wounds. Also, consumption of the fruit protects your skin from several harmful skin disorders.
Delays Aging: High amounts of antioxidants in Surinam cherries help delay signs of aging to a great extent. Eating this fruit regularly help prevents early onset of wrinkles, fine lines, sagging skin, dark patches, and other aging symptoms effectively.
Increases Hemoglobin Count: High levels of vitamin C content and good amount of iron present in Surinam cherries help increase the formation of red blood cells and boost your hemoglobin count. Eating these cherries helps prevent the symptoms of anemia, such as dizziness and fatigue.
Improves Appetite: Surinam cherry is known to contain ample of Vitamin B complex which helps increase your appetite. Also, vitamin B complex also improves the functioning of your various body organs and helps you enjoy good health substantially.
Mitigates Joint Pain: Anti-inflammatory benefits of Surinam cherish helps minimize joint pain effectively. Also, consumption of this fruit helps alleviate muscular pain significantly.
Cures Insomnia: Eating nutritious Surinam cherries help treat insomnia effectively. This fruit helps treat sleep disorders and promote continuous, sound sleep.
Healthy Hairs: Minerals and antioxidant content in the Surinam cherries help you have healthy and strong hair. Consumption of this nutritious fruit helps you flaunt beautiful, long hair.
Safeguards From Cancer: Anti-cancerous properties of Surinam cherries help protect you from the risk of development of deadly cancer. This anti-oxidant rich fruit inhibits the growth of cancerous cells and tumors significantly.
Uses of Surinam Cherry
- Used to Make a cherry jam
- Used to Make cherry sauce
- The blended and strained cherries may also be the basis for a punch
- Sprinkle atop salads, custards and sundaes.
- Distill Surinam cherries is used to make wine or vinegar,
- It’s possible to fold mashed Surinam cherry pulp into baked goods like muffins, sweet breads, and cupcakes.