1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
1.1.1 General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
1.3 Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
1.5 Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
May interact with some drugs
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
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
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 kcal32.00 kcal
15
299
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
42.00 kcal90.00 kcal
0
187
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
308.00 kcal32.00 kcal
32
747
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
54.00 kcal40.00 kcal
17
461
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal180.00 kcal
49
420
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
164.00 kcal240.00 kcal
80
450
4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
4.2 Season
4.3 Varieties
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
No Types
4.4 Seedless Variety
4.5 Color
4.6 Inside Color
4.7 Shape
4.8 Texture
4.9 Taste
Bitter, Tart
Slightly bitter, Tart
4.10 Origin
4.11 Grows on
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Well-drained
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.
- Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
- They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
- This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
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
China
5.3.2 Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Canada, France, India, United States of America
5.3.3 Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
5.3.4 Top Exporter
United States of America
China
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Lycium barbarum
6.2 Synonym
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Wolfberry
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
L. barbarum
7.11 Generic Group