Futurebiotics VitaCherry whole tart cherry fruit is a freeze-dried source of natural cherry nutrition. Extensive and growing research on cherries, and in particular tart cherries, suggests functional properties are available from this healthful, beneficial fruit. In fact, the rich red pigment found in cherries is a result of flavonoid antioxidants known as anthocyanins. Unlike juice concentrates, by utilizing whole fresh, tart cherries, VitaCherry provides the full nutrient profile of tart cherries, including the fiber, protein, vitamins and other naturally-occurring phytonutrients. Furthermore, Futurebiotics Tart cherry provides all the nutrition and benefits of tart cherries without the calories or added sweeteners sometimes found in cherry juice.