Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Recommeded for
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Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.
Type
Berry
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Autumn
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
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Color
Red
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Bitter, Tart
Sweet
Origin
North America
Eastern United States
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
4.5-56.5-7.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Facts about
- Europeans thought the cranberry blossom looked like the head of a sandhill crane, hence the name Cranberry.
- They are also known as bounce berries as they bounce when they ripe.
- Cranberries do not grow in water.
- It is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
- There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
- The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
United States of America