I don't know the answer to that, but while we're on the subject of tart 
cherries, does anyone know of a source for organic, dried, unsweetened 
tart cherries? I've been able to find organic ones, but not unsweetened.

I suspect that they retain they're anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory 
properties through cooking, but can't say with any authority.


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From: "Adrienne Smith" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, January 05, 2007 10:01 AM
Subject: Tart Cherries


Does anyone know if the anti-inflammation properties of tart cherries is

destroyed when the cherries are cooked?  I ask because Eden has a tart

cherry "butter" product -- only ingredient is tart cherries -- NO added

sweetners, juice etc.  It's basically pureed and cooked tart cherries. 
I

put a teaspoonful on my steak last night -- wonderful!