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Idaho Cherries

Have you tried the delicious cherries from Idaho? As part of the fruits food group, cherries are an essential element of a balanced diet, bringing essential nutrients such as vitamins A and C, fiber, and potassium. Idaho is one of the top five producers of sweet cherries in the U.S., with varieties like Bing and Rainier. These cherries are perfect for eating fresh or using in baking, making them a summertime favorite. Don't miss the Cherry Delight Festival every summer, where you can enjoy various cherry treats and celebrate this seasonal fruit!

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Idaho Cherries

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  1. Idaho Cherries

  2. Have you tried an Idaho cherry? • How do cherries taste? • Where did you get your cherries from?

  3. Food Groups There are five different food groups that we should focus on when we eat meals: • Fruits • Vegetables • Grains • Protein • Dairy

  4. Focus on Fruits! • Cherries are part of the Fruits food group. • Fruits are an important part of a healthy, balanced diet. • Try to fill half of your plate with fruits and vegetables for each meal.

  5. Types of Cherries • Tart cherries • Sweet cherries

  6. Tart Cherries Most tart cherries are used for cooking and baking. • Pies • Cobblers • Jams

  7. Sweet Cherries • The majority of sweet cherries are eaten fresh. • The remaining sweet cherries are canned, frozen, dried, or processed into juice. • Idaho grows several varieties of sweet cherries.

  8. Parts of a Cherry • Pit • Flesh • Skin • Stem

  9. Cherry Nutrition Cherries contain many important nutrients: • vitamin A • vitamin C • fiber • potassium

  10. Cherry Nutrition • Cherries also contain phytochemicals. • Phytochemicals help to protect our bodies from disease.

  11. Cherry Nutrition • 15 cherries have about 63 calories. • Cherries are low in fat. • Picking cherries when they have reached their maximum size optimizes their nutritional content.

  12. Idaho Cherry Production • Idaho is one of the top 5 producers of sweet cherries in the United States. • Idaho’s average cherry production is about 4,000 tons of cherries per year. • Canyon, Washington, Payette, Gem, and Owyhee counties are the top cherry producers in Idaho.

  13. Math Problem • If Idaho produces 4,000 tons of cherries per year, how many pounds of cherries is that? Key Information: 1 ton = 2,000 pounds

  14. Math Answers 4000 X 2000 8,000,000 pounds

  15. Idaho Cherries Dark red cherries: Bing and Lambert Light red/yellow cherries: Rainier, Royal Ann

  16. Cherry Season • Cherries are in season for only a short time each summer from the end of June until early August. • Idaho cherries are sweetest during the month of July.

  17. Cherry Delight Festival Cherryville has a cherry festival every summer. Mary’s Catering makes special cherry treats for the bake sale. Use your multiplication and fraction-solving skills to help Mary figure out the ingredient amounts for her recipes. Remember to show all of your work and don’t skip any steps.

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