Wiśnia nadwiślanka

Wiśnia nadwiślanka is a cherry fruit grown for both direct consumption and processing purposes in Mazowieckie, Świętokrzyskie and Lubelskie Voivodships in Poland since the 20th century. The cherries are of the suckering sokówka cherry trees, the word refers to the Polish word for juice, sok, and the cherries are mainly used for making fruit juices.

The cherries are small, round and very aromatic. Their flesh is an intense red color, while the stone is dark and the skin is an intense dark red to burgundy color.  Their color is the result of a high anthocyanin content, and those substances are known to be anticarcinogenic, making the cherries an extremely health-beneficial product.

The taste is strong, slightly acidic and tart and the scent is typical of cherries. Wiśnia nadwiślanka can be enjoyed on its own or consumed in fruit juices, delicious cherry jams and various desserts.