Tart Cherry Powder

Tart cherry powder is a dried powder derived from tart cherries (prunus cerasus) and is a rich source of antioxidants

Found In
  • Beverages
  • Recovery supplements
Also Known As
  • Montmorency Cherry Powder
The Beverage Bottom Line

Tart cherry powder is authorized for use in the U.S. and Europe. Tart cherry powder has not yet been evaluated for use in beverages by Health Canada.

This ingredient may have authorizations in countries not included on this site.

International Assessments and Authorizations

U.S. Food And Drug Administration

Generally recognized as safe for intended uses. ()

Fruits of Prunus cerasifera EhRh are not considered novel.

In 2010, EFSA evaluated health claims related to tart cherry varieties.

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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

Tart cherry powder is an ingredient, not a food additive.

Health Canada has authorized tart cherry powder for use as a natural health product.

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This page was last updated on 6/30/2025