Whats the diffrence between a Cherry and Tart Cherry?

Question

are they the same thing just diffrent names?

Answer 1

A cherry would be sweeter than a tart cherry.  The tart cherry would more likely be used in baking/cooking where you will add sugar or you will have a sugary batter or pastry involved.

Answer 2

They are 2 different types of cherries. "Cherrries are typically classified as either sweet or tart. Sweet cherries include Bing cherries, Lambert cherries, Rainier cherries and are grown mainly in Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Tart cherries include the Montmorency and Balaton varieties and are produced primarily in Michigan."

"Tart cherries are used for conditions involving inflammation and pain, such as:

arthritis

gout

muscle pain

back pain

diabetes

neurodegenerative diseases

Both sweet and tart cherries contain phenolics, naturally-occurring plant compounds that have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant effects. Generally, tart cherries have been found to have higher concentrations of phenolics and anthocyanins than sweet cherries."