Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
  
Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
  
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
  
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
  
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
  
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
  
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
  
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
  
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
  
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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.
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
308.00 kcal
  
16
241.00 kcal
  
33
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal
  
33
200.00 kcal
  
26
Calories in Pie
164.00 kcal
  
99+
265.00 kcal
  
31
Type
Berry
  
Tree fruit
  
Season
Autumn
  
Summer
  
Varieties
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
  
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
No
  
Color
Red
  
Orange, Yellowish-orange
  
Inside Color
White
  
Yellow
  
Shape
Round
  
Oval
  
Texture
Juicy
  
Fleshy
  
Taste
Bitter, Tart
  
Smooth, Sweet
  
Origin
North America
  
China
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
  
Well-drained
  
Soil pH
4.5-5
  
6.5-8
  
Climatic Conditions
Warm
  
Dry, Hot
  
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.
  
- 9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
- Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
- In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
- 95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
United States of America
  
Turkey
  
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
  
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
  
Top Importer
Europe
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
United States of America
  
France
  
Botanical Name
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
  
Prunus armeniaca
  
Synonym
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
  
Not Available
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Dillenhidae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Ericales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Ericaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Vaccinium
  
Prunus
  
Species
Vaccinium macrocarpon
  
P. armeniaca
  
Generic Group
Heath
  
Rose