1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
1.1.1 General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Gives you energy
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Skin cleansing
1.3 Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
NA
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
NA
1.5 Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Carbs
2.2.1 Fiber
2.2.2 Sugar
2.3 Protein
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.4.11 Lycopene
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
2.4.13 Choline
2.5 Fat
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
2.6.2 Iron
2.6.3 Sodium
2.6.4 Calcium
2.6.5 Magnesium
2.6.6 Zinc
2.6.7 Phosphorus
2.6.8 Manganese
2.6.9 Copper
2.6.10 Selenium
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
2.7.2 Omega 6s
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
2.9 Water Content
2.10 Ash
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
46.00 kcal45.00 kcal
15
299
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
54.00 kcal50.00 kcal
17
461
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal260.00 kcal
49
420
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
4.2 Season
4.3 Varieties
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
NA
4.4 Seedless Variety
4.5 Color
4.6 Inside Color
4.7 Shape
4.8 Texture
4.9 Taste
4.10 Origin
4.11 Grows on
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Loamy
4.12.2 Soil pH
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
5 Facts
5.1 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.
- The name is derived from the word "ugly" refering to the it's unpleasant appearance, with rough, wrinkled, greenish-yellow rind, wrapped loosely around the orange pulpy citrus inside.
5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
5.2.2 Beer
5.2.3 Spirits
5.2.4 Cocktails
5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
United States of America
Jamaica
5.3.2 Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
NA, United States of America
5.3.3 Top Importer
5.3.4 Top Exporter
United States of America
Jamaica
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
6.2 Synonym
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
7.2 Kingdom
7.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
7.5 Class
7.6 Subclass
7.7 Order
7.8 Family
7.9 Genus
7.10 Species
Vaccinium macrocarpon
C. reticulata × paradisi
7.11 Generic Group