Products

Cherry Central IQF Frozen Blueberries, Cultivated (FP02-01) are prepared from sound, properly ripened fresh fruit of the blueberry bush (Genus Vaccinium) which are cleaned and destemmed, properly washed, individually quick frozen, and packaged in a polylined box, then stored at 0°F or less. IQF blueberries shall meet the minimum requirements of the U.S.D.A. for Grade A.

Cherry Central Red Tart Pitted Cherries, IQF - Diced (FP07-59) are prepared from properly ripened fruit of the Montmorency variety group. The fruit is carefully harvested, washed, cooled, and rapidly handled prior to processing. Cherries are destemmed, sorted, sized, and pitted. The fruit is individually quick frozen, packaged in a polylined box, passed through a metal detector, and stored at 0°F or less. The IQF cherries are removed from the freezer, mechanically halved, conveyed across a shaker screen, sorted, and inspected. The halved cherries are sent through the slicer a second time, producing a random-cut diced cherry (approximately 3/8" dice). The fruit is repackaged and passed through a metal detector before returning to the freezer.

Cherry Central Frozen Blueberries, Cultivated (FP02--07) are prepared from sound, properly ripened fresh fruits of the blueberry bush (Genus Vaccinium). These fruits are cleaned, destemmed, properly washed, packaged in a polylined box, and frozen at 0°F or less. These frozen blueberries shall meet the minimum requirements of the U.S.D.A. for Grade A.

Cherry Central Birthday Cake Flavored Applesauce (FP 01-153) offers a unique twist with its blend of unsweetened applesauce and natural flavorings. This product undergoes heating to precise temperatures, filling into single-serve cups, sealing, labeling, and placement into corrugated shippers, delivering a delightful birthday cake-inspired treat.

Cherry Central Dried Cranberries, Sliced Sweetened - With Sucrose (FP03-01) are produced from sliced frozen cranberries. They are sweetened with sucrose (cane sugar), dried to a specified percentage of moisture, and packaged. Sunflower oil is used as a processing aid to help prevent sticking.

Cherry Central IQF Dark Sweet Cherry - Halves (FP04-18) are prepared from the properly ripened fruit of commercial dark sweet cherry varieties. The fruit is carefully harvested and handled rapidly prior to processing. The cherries are destemmed, washed, sized, pitted, sorted, and sliced. The halved cherries are individually quick-frozen in a commercial freezing unit, packed at 0°F - 5°F, and stored in accordance with good commercial practices at 0°F for best preservation.

Cherry Central IQF Dark Sweet Pitted Cherries, Diced (FP04-12) are prepared from IQF dark sweet cherries. The frozen cherries are tempered and randomly diced, filled into polylined cartons, and stored frozen in a commercial freezing unit at 0°F for preservation.

Cherry Central Dried Red Tart Cherries, Unsweetened, Organic - No Oil (FP07-214) are made from unsweetened organic red tart pitted cherries. They are dried to a specified moisture level, equalized, and packaged. Tart cherries are a good source of vitamin C, vitamin A, and copper. They are perfect for sweets and savory foods.

Cherry Central Dried Organic Montmorency Red Tart Cherries, Unsweetened - Diced (FP07-80) are made from organic red tart pitted cherries. They are dried to a specified moisture content, diced, and packaged. Sunflower oil is used as a processing aid in this product.

Cherry Central Frozen Blueberries, Cultivated - Sized 1/2” and Over (FP02-77) are prepared from sound, properly ripened fresh fruit of the blueberry bush (Genus Vaccinium), which are cleaned and destemmed, properly washed, packaged in a polylined box, and frozen at 0°F or less. Frozen blueberries shall meet the minimum requirements of the U.S.D.A. for Grade A.

Cherry Central IQF Sliced Apples - No Sulfites (FP01-01) are prepared from sound, properly ripened fruit of varieties typical to Michigan. The apples are washed, peeled, cored, sliced, and vacuum brined to preserve color. Slices are individually quick frozen (IQF) and packed 40 lbs. to each polylined carton. The product is stored at 0°F or less.

Cherry Central Sour Berry Blend (FP 12-21) combines dried cherries and dried sliced cranberries, enhanced with tartaric acid, citric acid, and natural flavorings for an intensified taste. Expect a typical dark red color representative of the two fruits and a flavor profile true to these fruits, devoid of any undesirable off-flavors, offering a tangy and delightful blend.

Cherry Central Frozen Dark Sweet Cherries, Elliott Pitted (FP04-04) are prepared from the properly ripened fruit of commercial dark sweet cherry varieties. The fruit is carefully harvested and handled rapidly prior to processing. The cherries are then size graded, destemmed, washed, sorted, drained and Elliott pitted. The cherries are packed and frozen in accordance with good commercial practices and maintained at 0°F or less for the best preservation of this product.

Cherry Central Red Sour Cherry Juice Concentrate 65° Brix - Essence Returned (FP07-60) is prepared from 100% unfermented juice of Montmorency Red Sour Cherries (Prunus Cerasus). The collected juice is depectinized, filtered, and concentrated to 68 brix with the essence returned. The final concentrate is barreled and frozen at 0°F.

Cherry Central Organic Red Tart Cherry Juice, Frozen - Single Strength (FP13-273) is prepared from the unfermented juice of Montmorency Red Tart Cherries (Prunus Cerasus). The collected juice is de-pectinized, filtered, and pasteurized. The final juice is packed in polylined barrels or plastic pails, frozen, and stored at 0°F.

Cherry Central Dried Red Tart Cherries, Unsweetened - No Oil (FP07-121) are made from unsweetened, pitted, and red tart cherries that are carefully dried to a specified moisture level, equalized, and packaged. These cherries boast an on-trend sweet-sour taste and a unique nutrient profile. The distinctive taste and deep red color of Montmorency tart cherries are due to the concentration of anthocyanins, a type of polyphenol in the flavonoid family.

Cherry Central Montmorency Red Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate (FP 07-194) is meticulously created from the unfermented juice extracted from montmorency red tart cherries (prunus cerasus). The juice undergoes a process of depectinization, filtration, and concentration to achieve a concentration level of 68 brix, ensuring a rich and robust cherry concentrate.

Cherry Central Dried Granny Smith Apples - Diced (FP01-253) are prepared from sound, mature Granny Smith apples that have been washed, sliced, cored, and force air dried. Apples are loaded with flavonoids and antioxidants, packed with fiber, and low in sodium and calories.

Cherry Central Montmorency Tart Cherry Lite (FP 13-413) is a rejuvenating beverage formulated with additional components to alleviate fatigue and enhance immunity. Expect a cloudy red hue and a distinct cherry flavor without any undesirable notes, ensuring a refreshing drink free from off-flavors or odors.

Cherry Central Dried Montmorency Red Sour Cherries, Sweetened, Double Diced - With Rice Flour (FP07-180) are made from Montmorency red sour pitted cherries infused with sugar. They are dried to a specified moisture level, equalized, diced, mixed with rice flour, and then packaged. Sunflower oil is used in this product as a processing aid.

Cherry Central Dried Red Tart Cherries, Sweetened (FP 07-139) are created from red tart pitted cherries infused with sugar, then dried to a specific moisture level, followed by equalization and packaging. Sunflower oil serves as a processing aid in this process, resulting in the typical red hue expected from sweetened dried red tart cherries, delivering a flavorful and visually appealing product.

Cherry Central Montmorency Dried Red Tart Cherries, Sweetened, Diced- With Rice Flour (FP07-58) are made from Montmorency red tart pitted cherries infused with sugar. They are dried to a specified moisture content, equalized, diced, mixed with rice flour, and packaged. Sunflower oil is used in this product as a processing aid.

Cherry Central Red Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate 68° Brix - Essence Returned (FP07-03) is prepared from 100% unfermented juice of Montmorency Red Tart Cherries (Prunus Cerasus). The collected juice is depectinized, filtered, and concentrated to 68 brix, with the essence returned. The final concentrate is barreled and frozen at 0°F.

Cherry Central Dried Montmorency Red Sour Cherries, Sweetened, Double Diced - 3/16" Cut (FP07-181) are made from red sour pitted cherries infused with sugar. They are dried to a specified moisture level, equalized, diced, re-diced, and packaged. Sunflower oil is used in this product to help prevent sticking.

Cherry Central Organic Dried Red Sour Cherries, Sweetened, Diced - With Rice Flour (FP07-148) are made from red sour pitted cherries and infused with sugar. They are dried to a specified moisture, equalized, diced, mixed with rice flour and sunflower oil, and then packaged. Sunflower oil and rice flour are used as processing aids to prevent clumping.

Cherry Central Montmorency Red Tart Cherries - Juice Stock (FP07-78) is produced from orchard runs and/or production line sort outs. The fruit is collected and packed into polylined 52-gallon drums or polylined totes. The juice stock fruit may include varying degrees of blemished, soft, and crushed cherries. Field run cherries are not pitted and may include stems and other HEVM.

Cherry Central Organic Montmorency Red Tart Cherry Puree Single Strength - Frozen (FP07-141) is a smooth, semi-solid product prepared from clean, sound fruits that are adequately ripened and free from lumps, stems, pits, leaves, or foreign material. The final product is frozen at 0°F or less.

Cherry Central Balaton Cherries - IQF (FP07-51) are prepared from properly ripened, balaton type, variety group fruit. The fruit is carefully harvested, washed, cooled, and rapidly handled prior to processing. Cherries are sized, destemmed, sorted, and pitted. The Balaton cherries are individually quick frozen, packaged in a polylined box, and stored at 0°F or less. All products are evaluated based on U.S. Standards for grades of frozen red tart pitted cherries (June 1974) Grade A.

Cherry Central Red Tart Pitted Cherries, Organic - IQF (FP07-54) are prepared from properly ripened fruit of the red tart cherry variety group Montmorency. The fruit is certified organic from the orchard, washed, cooled and rapidly handled prior to processing. Cherries are then sized, destemmed, sorted and pitted. Red tart pitted cherries are then individually quick frozen and packaged in a poly lined box and then stored at 0°F or less. All products are evaluated based on U.S. Standards for grades of frozen red tart pitted cherries (June 1974), Grade A or B.

Cherry Central Dried Montmorency Red Tart Cherries, Sweetened (FP07-04) are produced from Montmorency red tart pitted cherries infused with cane sugar. They are dried to a specified moisture level, equalized, and packaged. Sunflower oil is used as a processing aid in this product.

Cherry Central Organic Dried Red Tart Cherries, Sweetened, Double Diced - With Rice Flour (FP07-173) are made from red tart pitted cherries and infused with sugar. They are dried to a specified moisture, equalized, diced, mixed with rice flour, diced again, and packaged. Sunflower oil is used as a processing aid in this product.

Cherry Central Dried Organic Red Tart Cherries, Unsweetened - Julienned Sliced (FP07-128) are made from organic red tart pitted cherries that are carefully dried to a specified moisture level, equalized, and packaged. These cherries boast an on-trend sweet-sour taste and a unique nutrient profile. The distinctive taste and deep red color of Montmorency tart cherries are due to the concentration of anthocyanins, a type of polyphenol in the flavonoid family.

Cherry Central Dried Montmorency Red Sour Cherries, Unsweetened, Double Diced - With Rice Flour (FP07-170) are made from Montmorency Red Sour Pitted Cherries. They are dried to a specified moisture content, diced, and packaged. Rice flour is used as a processing aid in this product.

Cherry Central IQF Dark Sweet Pitted Cherries (FP04-06) are prepared from the properly ripened fruit of commercial dark sweet cherry varieties. The fruit is carefully harvested and handled rapidly prior to processing. The cherries are then destemmed, washed, sized, pitted, and sorted. The cherries are then individually quick frozen in a commercial freezing unit, packed at 0°F - 5°F, and stored in accordance with good commercial practices at 0°F for the best preservation of this product.

Cherry Central Montmorency Red Tart Cherries , IQF - Halves (FP07-09) are prepared from properly ripened fruit of the red tart cherry variety group Montmorency. The fruit is carefully harvested, washed, cooled, and rapidly handled prior to processing. Cherries are destemmed, sorted, sized, and pitted. The fruit is individually quick frozen, packaged in a polylined box, passed through a metal detector, and stored at 0°F or less. All products are evaluated based on U.S. Standards for grades of frozen red tart pitted cherries (June 1974) Grade A.

Cherry Central IQF Dark Sweet Pitted Cherries - Grade B (FP04-31) are prepared from the properly ripened fruit of commercial dark sweet cherry varieties. The fruit is carefully harvested and handled rapidly prior to processing. The cherries are destemmed, washed, sized, pitted, and sorted. The cherries are then individually quick frozen in a commercial freezing unit, packed at 0°F ± 5°F, and stored in accordance with good commercial practices at 0°F for the best preservation of this product.