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Dried cranberry

Partially dehydrating fresh cranberries

Field	Value
name	Cranberries, dried
serving_size	100 g
kcal	308
carbs	82.8 g
sugars	72.56 g
fibre	5.3 g
water	15.79
vitA_ug	2
betacarotene_ug	27
lutein_ug	138
thiamin_mg	0.013
riboflavin_mg	0.028
niacin_mg	0.548
vitB6_mg	0.038
choline_mg	8.3
vitC_mg	0.2
vitE_mg	2.1
vitK_ug	7.6
calcium_mg	9
copper_mg	0.063
iron_mg	0.39
magnesium_mg	4
phosphorus_mg	8
potassium_mg	49
selenium_ug	0.6
sodium_mg	5
zinc_mg	0.1
source_usda	https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/1102630/nutrients

Dried cranberries are made by partially dehydrating fresh cranberries, a process similar to making grapes into raisins.{{cite news |work=The New York Times|agency=Associated Press

Most commercially produced dried cranberries contain added sugar,

Nutrition

The nutrient content of dried cranberries may vary depending on the extent of dehydration, amount of sugar added during processing, and brand. According to an analysis by the US Department of Agriculture, dried cranberries are 16% water, 83% carbohydrates, 1% fat, and contain no protein.

A 100 g reference amount of dried cranberries supplies 308 calories, with a moderate content of vitamin E (14% of the Daily Value), and otherwise a low or absent content of micronutrients (table).

Uses

Dried cranberries can be added for color and flavor to various foods, including salads, oatmeal, cookies, muffins, loaves, breads and trail mix. They may be used to replace raisins or any dried fruit. Dried cranberries may be prepared with flavorings or coverings, such as chocolate.

Controversy

In 1989 after spending "millions of dollars" on raisin advertising, the California Raisin Advisory Board decried the similar name "Craisin", claiming that dried cranberries were "just the skin of the cranberry, sugar infused, and it's very tart."

References

Christensen, Tricia. "What are Dried Cranberries? (with picture)".
(30 October 2020). "Cranberries, dried (survey)". FoodData Central, US Department of Agriculture.

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