• Cranberries are processed into juices, sauce, syrups and sweetened dried cranberries.
• They can be served as jelly or compote and can also be cooked with slurry to make cranberry sauce.
• Cranberries are a wonderful addition to muffins, scones and cakes.
• They are also used in making cranberry juice, which is blended into many mocktails and cocktails.
• It is also used to prepare cranberry wine.
How to store cranberry
• Cranberries should be stored in perforated or slatted containers to allow air circulation.
• They can be refrigerated for 4-5 days.
Health benefits of cranberry
Fresh cranberries are a good source of
Vitamin C, which aids in the absorption of iron in the body. It is also required to form collagen which is necessary for
skin health. This vitamin also acts as an antioxidant and help fight harmful free radicals in the body. Fresh cranberries are also a good source of
fibre minus the excess calories and thus they fit well in a
weight loss menu. Further the
flavonoids in them have
heart protecting benefits.