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What is Cranberry?



Benefits
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Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention 0

General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones 0

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne 0

Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff 0

Allergy
0

Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips 0

Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting 0

Recommeded for
0

Pregnant Women
Yes 0

Lactating Women
Yes 0

Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed 0

Nutrition
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Serving Size
100 g 0

Carbs
12.20 g 39

Fiber
4.60 g 12

Sugar
4.04 g 48

Protein
0.39 g 51

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03 25

Vitamins
0

Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg 32

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg 42

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg 38

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg 61

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg 14

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg 30

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
1.00 mcg 34

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
13.30 mg 43

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.20 mg 7

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
5.10 mcg 14

Lycopene
0.00 mcg 9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
91.00 mcg 14

Choline
5.50 mg 23

Fat
0.13 g 40

Minerals
0

Potassium
85.00 mg 70

Iron
0.25 mg 40

Sodium
2.00 mg 18

Calcium
8.00 mg 37

Magnesium
6.00 mg 29

Zinc
0.10 mg 23

Phosphorus
13.00 mg 33

Manganese
0.36 mg 11

Copper
0.06 mg 36

Selenium
0.10 mcg 16

Fatty Acids
0

Omega 3s
22.00 mg 24

Omega 6s
33.00 mg 42

Sterol
0

Phytosterol
Not Available 0

Water Content
87.13 g 25

Ash
0.20 g 42

Calories
0

Serving Size
100 g 0

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
46.00 kcal 27

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available 0

Calories in Frozen Form
42.00 kcal 21

Calories in Dried Form
308.00 kcal 16

Calories in Canned Form
151.00 kcal 2

Calories in Foods
0

Calories in Juice
54.00 kcal 26

Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal 33

Calories in Pie
164.00 kcal 46

Characteristics
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Type
Berry 0

Season
Autumn 0

Varieties
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens 0

Seedless Variety
No 0

Color
Red 0

Inside Color
White 0

Shape
Round 0

Texture
Juicy 0

Taste
Bitter, Tart 0

Origin
North America 0

Grows on
Trees 0

Cultivation
0

Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained 0

Soil pH
4.5-5 0

Climatic Conditions
Warm 0

Facts
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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.
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In Alcoholic Beverages
0

Wine
Yes 0

Beer
Yes 0

Spirits
Yes 0

Cocktails
Yes 0

Production
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Top Producer
United States of America 0

Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine 0

Top Importer
Europe 0

Top Exporter
United States of America 0

Scientific Name
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Botanical Name
Vaccinium Macrocarpon 0

Synonym
Oxycoccus macrocarpus 0

Classification
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Domain
Eukarya 0

Kingdom
Plantae 0

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta 0

Division
Magnoliophyta 0

Class
Magnoliopsida 0

Subclass
Dillenhidae 0

Order
Ericales 0

Family
Ericaceae 0

Genus
Vaccinium 0

Species
Vaccinium macrocarpon 0

Generic Group
Heath 0

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What is Cranberry Good For?

What is Cranberry? What is Cranberry good for? All fruits are good for health but some have a better a nutritional value as compared to others. Filled with essential nutrients, Cranberry fruit acts as a remedy for various health problems. Some of the Cranberry Benefits are: heart care, kidney stone treatment, scurvy treatment, ulcer prevention and cancer prevention and its general health benefits are: anti-inflammatory properties, boosts immune system, digestive aid, fights against infections and strengthens bones. It can also be used for nourishment of skin and hair. Some skin benefits are anti-aging benefits, reduces wrinkles, skin rejuvenation and treatment of acne and hair benefits are promotes longer and healthier hair, protects hair and treatment of dandruff. If this fruit is consumed in excess or if you are intolerant, you might experience some side effects or allergies. Cranberry side effects are: allergic reaction, diarrhoea, nausea, stomach pain and vomiting and its allergy symptoms are anaphylaxis, breathing difficulty, itching, skin rash and swelling of mouth, tongue or lips. Keep reading to get all the necessary information about Cranberry.

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