Pinglu Sweet Cherries

Pinglu Sweet Cherries

　　Also known as large cherries. Due to their early ripening, large size, and delicious taste, they have become a prized fruit and are highly favored by consumers. The sweet cherries in Pinglu County are predominantly of the Longguan variety, mainly grown in towns and villages near the county seat. They are available in the market starting mid-May, with an average single fruit weight of 6.8 grams, reaching up to 12 grams. The fruits are wide-heart shaped, with a jewel-red luster that is bright and eye-catching. The flesh and juice are deep purplish-red, sweet with a balanced acidity, rich in flavor, containing 13%–16% soluble solids, total sugar at 11.75%, and total acid at 0.78%. Each 100 grams of fresh fruit pulp contains 45.70 mg of vitamin C, making them another premium specialty of Pinglu County.