Artificial Cherries, Fake Red Cherries, Lifelike Fruit Model for Home Kitchen Party Decoration (Pack of 25)

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i loved them as a kid – like, LOVED – and the color has always been very retro-fantastic to me; just that whole sixties-era bright, colorful foodstuffs (and from what i can tell, the heyday of food coloring).

Due to the cross-reactivity with other fruits and even some vegetables, an allergy to cherries can be difficult to pinpoint. The name maraschino originates from the marasca cherry of Croatian origin [6] and the maraschino liqueur made from it, in which marasca cherries were crushed and preserved after being pickled. I love eating the cherries and chewing on the stems, don’t rob me of my beloved fun drink you mean ol chemicals. It wasn’t until I was an adult, and read the almost comical statement on the jar: “contains real cherries,” that I really gave them much thought.Originally, maraschino cherries were simply whole cherries preserved in maraschino liqueur, a drink made from distilled marasca cherries. They’re also found in other red, blue, and purple foods, such as blueberries, red cabbage, and pomegranates ( 7). The ratings/reviews displayed here may not be representative of every listing on this page, or of every review for these listings. You know, because cherries aren’t sweet enough, red enough, or medicinally almond-y enough on their own. This article reviews commercial maraschino cherries and 6 reasons why you should avoid eating them regularly.

This means that each maraschino cherry contains 1 gram of added sugar, which comes from being soaked in sugar and sold in a high-sugar solution. Disclaimer: Etsy assumes no responsibility for the accuracy, labelling, or content of sellers' listings and products. This solution contains red food dye, sugar, and oil of bitter almonds or an oil with a similar flavor. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.

It’s been years now since I’ve had them, and this is the first time I’ve purchased them as an adult. I must admit that as a child growing up in the States in the 70s, I also adored those neon red things and used to sneak up to my parents drinks cabinet, made myself mock cocktails with them and pretended to be a “lady at a party with famous people” (rather embarrassing, I’m just glad Facebook, smartphones and the internet weren’t around then!

Accordingly, most modern maraschino cherries have only a historical connection with maraschino liqueur. I bought some because I thought it would be good but I can’t even taste it because it smells so strong. Etsy’s 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centres that host Etsy.You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. When your drink gets low and you can delicately fish your cherries out with your fingers, you will find they are most delectable having sat in the drink that long.