Appearance |
Dark red to deep maroon, wrinkled or shriveled |
Size |
1-2 cm in diameter (for whole cherries) |
Texture |
Chewy, slightly firm, soft when rehydrated |
Shape |
Whole, halved, or pitted (depending on processing) |
Color |
Dark red to maroon |
Moisture Content |
15-25% (depends on drying method) |
Odor |
Tart, fruity, with no off or sour smells |
Taste |
Tart, sweet-sour, concentrated flavor |
Foreign Matter |
Free from foreign materials, dirt, or contaminants |
Brittleness |
Slightly chewy, not brittle |
Crystallization |
No visible crystallization |
Contamination |
Free from molds, insects, or other impurities |
Packaging |
Typically vacuum sealed or in moisture-proof packaging |