Dried cranberry

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Dried cranberries

Dried cranberries are made by partially

registered trademark of Ocean Spray.[2] Craisins were introduced as part of a packaged cereal produced by Ralston Purina in 1989.[1]

Most commercially produced dried cranberries contain added sugar,[1] and may be coated with vegetable oil to inhibit stickiness.[3]

Nutrition

Cranberries, dried
Nutritional value per 100 g
Energy308 kcal (1,290 kJ)
82.8 g
Sugars72.56 g
Dietary fibre5.3 g
Niacin (B3)
3%
0.548 mg
Vitamin B6
2%
0.038 mg
Choline
2%
8.3 mg
Vitamin C
0%
0.2 mg
Vitamin E
14%
2.1 mg
Vitamin K
6%
7.6 μg
Copper
7%
0.063 mg
Iron
2%
0.39 mg
Magnesium
1%
4 mg
Phosphorus
1%
8 mg
Potassium
2%
49 mg
Selenium
1%
0.6 μg
Sodium
0%
5 mg
Zinc
1%
0.1 mg
Other constituentsQuantity
Water15.79
†Percentages estimated using US recommendations for adults,[4] except for potassium, which is estimated based on expert recommendation from the National Academies.[5]

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.[6]

A 100 g reference amount of dried cranberries supplies 308

Daily Value), and otherwise a low or absent content of micronutrients (table).[6]

Uses

Dried cranberries can be added for color and flavor to various foods, including salads, oatmeal, cookies, muffins, loaves, breads and trail mix.[3] They may be used to replace raisins or any dried fruit.[3] 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."[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Raisin Growers Fight the 'Craisin'". The New York Times. Associated Press. June 14, 1989. Retrieved October 23, 2022.
  2. ^ "Craisins". Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. 2022. Retrieved October 23, 2022.
  3. ^ a b c Christensen, Tricia. "What are Dried Cranberries? (with picture)". Delighted Cooking. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
  4. ^ United States Food and Drug Administration (2024). "Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels". Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  5. PMID 30844154.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link
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  6. ^ a b "Cranberries, dried (survey)". FoodData Central, US Department of Agriculture. October 30, 2020. Retrieved October 23, 2022.
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