Sour Cherry and Elderberry Facts

Sour Cherry

Elderberry

Elderberry and Sour Cherry Facts

Facts

Facts about

Using 1/4 tablespoon of almond extract with cherries, brings out the real flavor of cherries.
In earlier times, serving cherry pie with ice cream was prohibited.
23 April is National cherry cheese cake day.

According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Yes

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

Yes

Production

Top Producer

Turkey

United States of America

Other Countries

Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan

Colombia, India, Mexico

Top Importer

Germany

Not Available

Top Exporter

Poland

Not Available

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