Pritchett says that darker varieties of Northwest-grown sweet cherries, like Bing cherries, have a deep and rich red color thanks to their anthocyanins. One study found that anthocyanins possess ...

Plus, they’re delicious. There are two types of cherries: sweet and tart (also called sour). The sweet ones (the most common variety is Bing) typically have dark red skin and are best eaten raw. Tart ...