Frequently Asked Questions
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Why Montmorency cherries?
Why buy CherryActive?
How many cherries are contained in CherryActive Products?
Should I take CherryActive Concentrate or Capsules?
Can diabetics take CherryActive Products?
I am on medication. Can I take CherryActive Products?
How should I store CherryActive Concentrate?
How should I mix CherryActive’s Concentrate?
Nutritional Information?
Why Montmorency cherries?
Although all fresh fruits, especially cherries, are full of goodness, tart cherries, specifically the Montmorency variety, have been found to be packed with high levels of antioxidants and flavonoids, including Anthocyanin and Melotonin.
Scientific evidence suggests that these compounds can help relieve the pain associated with gout, arthritis and muscle pain, as well as improve your sleep. On-going research at various, highly-regarded universities are slowly unlocking the secrets of the health-giving compounds contained within Montmorency Cherries.
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Why buy CherryActive
CherryActive source its cherries directly from a professionally-run farm specialising in Montmorency cherries. We partner with this farm as they care passionately about the fruit, trees and environment where they grow. This ensures the best quality fruit, producing the highest quality Concentrate and capsules, whilst preserving nature’s assets for generations to come.
CherryActive Concentrate is made from 100% Montmorency cherries – no added sugars, sweeteners, flavourings, colourings or preservatives. Pasteurisation can destroy most of a fruit juice’s antioxidant goodness. We leave our Concentrate unpasteurised, retaining it’s full antioxidant strength.
CherryActive Capsules are again made from 100% Montmorency cherries, crushed and freeze-dried to retain the maximum antioxidant qualities. These are encapsulated in a 100% vegetarian shell.
Our products are truly the best way to get the antioxidant goodness of Montmorency cherries!
For more reasons to buy CherryActive please see 'The CherryActive way'
How many cherries are contained in CherryActive Products?
Each 946ml bottle of CherryActive’s cherry juice Concentrate contains the juice of around 3,000 individual Montmorency tart cherries (about half a tree’s worth!). Each capsule contains the powder from around 100 cherries, therefore around 6,000 cherries per 60 capsule tub.
Should I take CherryActive Concentrate or Capsules?
The choice is really up to personal preference. Some customers prefer the Concentrate as it makes a pleasant-tasting juice and helps to increase the water intake. It also absorbs quickly into the bloodstream. Other customers prefer the convenience of the Capsules (for storage and travelling). The Capsules contain less carbohydrate per serving than the Concentrate, although the absorption rate is usually less with a powder than a liquid.
They also contain virtually no carbohydrate. Click here for nutritional information. Both products are equally effective.
Can diabetics take CherryActive Products?
CA Concentrate contains 21g of natural fruit sugars per 30ml serving. Montmorency cherries have a low Glycemic Index (GI) score of 54 (any score less than 5 is considered low) thus producing only a mild rise in blood sugar levels. Our Dried Cherries have a moderate GI score of 58. CherryActive Capsules contain less than 0.5g of carbohydrate per capsule, so may be more appropriate for diabetics to take.
Please Note: CherryActive cannot offer medical advice - if you are unsure please consult your doctor.
I am on medication. Can I take CherryActive Products?
Although we are unaware of any conflicts with any prescribed medication like warfarin etc, CherryActive cannot offer medical advice. If you are unsure, you should consult your doctor.
How should I store CherryActive Concentrate?
CherryActive Concentrate should be kept, opened or unopened, in the fridge or freezer to keep it at its best. It has a shelf life of around 12 months in the fridge and 24 months in the freezer. The Concentrate will not freeze in the freezer, but may sometimes crystallise a little – simply warm it up to make it easy to pour again.
How should I mix CherryActive’s Concentrate?
CherryActive recommends a 1 part Concentrate to 7 parts water mixture. Simply pour a two-tablespoon (30ml) serving of Concentrate into a half-pint glass and top up with water. We sell our own hard-wearing plastic glasses, which have the capacity marks to show you how much to pour. We also sell a convenient handpump that serves the correcy measure into your glass with no pouring needed.
Some customers add a splash of lemonade, ginger or some ice-cubes. Our cherry juice is not only full of health-giving properties, it also tastes delicious
| Product | Concentrate | Dried Cherries |
| Serving Size | 30ml = 40g | 50g |
| Calories | 98.0 | 170.0 |
| Carbohydrates | 23.0 | 41.0 |
| Fat (g) | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Dietary Fibre (g) | 0.1 | 1.3 |
| Fructose (g) | 8.0 | 15.3 |
| Glucose (g) | 13.8 | 18.3 |
| Sodium (mg) | 46.0 | 2.0 |
| Potassium (mg) | 298.0 | 208.0 |
| Calcium (mg) | 25.6 | 23.0 |
| Iron (mg) | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Phosphorus (mg) | 32.4 | 24.5 |
NB. There are no added sugars in any of our products – only 100% natural sugars.
Existing customers can save money by ordering in quantity. Please select Purchase Now to find out about our current customer discounts.
Warning: Always consult your doctor before altering any medication prescribed to you. CherryActive cannot and does not offer medical advice.