duke cherry

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The term "duke cherry" refers to a type of cherry that is a hybrid of sweet and sour cherries. These cherries are intermediate in both tree and fruit characteristics. One specific variety of duke cherry is the 'Mayduke', which is an early-ripening, dark red duke cherry. Cherries, in general, are fruits from trees of the genus Prunus. They are fleshy drupes and provide vitamin A and minerals like calcium and phosphorus. While sweet cherries are typically eaten fresh, tart cherries (Prunus cerasus) are often used in cooking due to their higher acid content.123

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…a much smaller extent, the dukes, which are crosses of sweet and sour cherries. The sweet cherry fruit measures about 2 cm (1 inch) in diameter and varies in color from yellow through red to nearly black. The acid content of the sweet cherry is low. The higher acid content…
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…a much smaller extent, the dukes, which are crosses of sweet and sour cherries. The sweet cherry fruit measures about 2 cm (1 inch) in diameter and varies in color from yellow through red to nearly black. The acid content of the sweet cherry is low. The higher acid content…
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