Typically 68 ±1° Brix
A widely traded high-solids specification used for dilution calculations, formulation yield and comparison of delivered cherry solids.
Juice Concentrates · Bulk B2B ingredients
Bulk Dark Sweet Cherry Juice Concentrate
Bulk Dark Sweet Cherry Juice Concentrate is produced from ripe sweet cherries (Prunus avium) and provides concentrated cherry flavor, natural fruit sugars, mild acidity and deep red-purple color. It is used in beverages, cider and fermentation, dairy preparations, frozen desserts, bakery fillings, confectionery, fruit snacks and industrial fruit systems.
Typical 68° BrixDark sweet cherry profileBulk industrial supplyConventional programsOrganic optionsDocumentation on request
Fruit & ingredient profile
Sweet cherry character in concentrated liquid form
Dark sweet cherries are cultivars of Prunus avium, a stone fruit in the Rosaceae family. Commercial varieties include Bing, Lapins, Sweetheart and other dark-fleshed sweet cherries selected for color, soluble solids and characteristic sweet cherry flavor.
Compared with tart or sour cherry (Prunus cerasus), dark sweet cherry is generally sweeter, less sharply acidic and rounder in flavor. This makes it useful in formulations where manufacturers want rich cherry character without the pronounced sourness associated with tart-cherry concentrate.
Industrial concentrate is typically produced by crushing and pressing ripe fruit, depectinizing or clarifying the juice, filtering and removing water under vacuum. Processing conditions influence color, aroma retention, clarity and the balance between fresh-fruit and cooked notes.
Sweet vs. tart cherry: dark sweet cherry and red sour cherry concentrates are commercially distinct ingredients. Sweet cherry normally has lower acidity and a softer flavor profile, so the two should not be substituted solely on Brix.
Technical & commercial specifications
Key parameters for industrial qualification
68° Brix is a common commercial dark sweet cherry concentrate grade. Acidity, color and clarity vary by crop and processor, so final approval should be based on the current supplier specification and representative sample.
20.0° Brix
FDA uses 20.0° Brix as the minimum single-strength reference for dark sweet cherry juice. Commercial 68° Brix products are commonly reconstituted at about 1 part concentrate to 3.2 parts water.
Typically pH 3.4–4.3
Dark sweet cherry is less acidic than sour cherry. Titratable acidity is supplier-specific and may be reported on a malic- or citric-acid basis, so compare values using the same analytical basis.
Deep red, clarified liquid
Commercial clarified concentrate can be specified for color absorbance, color ratio, turbidity and insoluble solids where visual consistency is important.
Full sweet-cherry flavor
Approved material should be aromatic and typical of ripe sweet cherry, without fermented, scorched, caramelized or other objectionable processing notes.
Commercial release criteria
Supplier specifications normally establish limits for total plate count, yeast, mold and relevant indicator organisms or pathogens according to the processing program.
Specification guidance: approximately 68 ±1° Brix and pH around 3.4–4.3 are representative commercial references rather than guaranteed PFVN specifications. Confirm acidity basis, color, turbidity, microbiological criteria, storage and shelf life for the exact product quoted.
Industrial applications
Major uses for dark sweet cherry juice concentrate
Dark sweet cherry concentrate is used where manufacturers require rich cherry flavor, natural sweetness, dark fruit color and soluble solids in an efficient liquid format.
Juices, nectars & fruit drinks
Used in cherry beverages, smoothies and multi-fruit blends, often paired with apple, grape, berry, pomegranate or other dark-fruit profiles.
Cider, beer, wine & mead
Provides fermentable fruit sugars, color and sweet-cherry flavor in cider, craft beer, mead, wine-style beverages and other fermentation systems.
Yogurt, ice cream & sorbet
Suitable for yogurt preparations, cultured dairy products, plant-based alternatives, ice cream and frozen desserts requiring a dark sweet cherry profile.
Fillings, glazes & fruit layers
Used in bakery fillings, pastry layers, dessert sauces, glazes and fruit preparations where concentrated cherry flavor is required without excessive added water.
Gummies, jellies & chews
Provides sweet cherry flavor and fruit solids to gummies, fruit jellies, chews, candies and confectionery centers.
Compounds, snacks & flavor systems
Can be incorporated into fruit compounds, snack fillings, syrups and specialty flavor systems where standardized dark cherry character is needed.
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Other Dark Sweet Cherry formats
Choose the dark sweet cherry format according to required fruit texture, solids contribution, concentration, storage system and finished-product application.
Packaging & handling
Dark sweet cherry juice concentrate packaging
Select packaging according to annual volume, production batch size, frozen or aseptic storage requirements, thawing needs and plant unloading equipment.
5-gallon pails
Commercial 68° Brix dark sweet cherry concentrate is available in pails for development work and smaller manufacturing runs.
52–55 gallon / roughly 200–265 kg drums
52-gallon frozen or lined steel drums are a common industrial format; exact net weight varies by density and supplier program.
About 275 gallons / around 1,000 L
Suitable for higher-throughput programs where product stability and supplier filling capability support larger liquid formats.
Tanker or bulk liquid shipment
Available for selected large-volume programs where sanitary transport, product stability and unloading systems permit.
Storage & availability: frozen storage around 0°F / -18°C is common for dark sweet cherry concentrate and helps preserve flavor and color. Commercial material can crystallize during cold storage; controlled warming and agitation may restore uniformity. Confirm net weight, liner, storage condition, shelf life, minimum order quantity and lead time for the actual program.
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