Cranberry are low shrubs widely grown in American states and canada. Cranberry was widely used by Native Americans as food and for medicinal values. Cranberry has antioxidant properties. Cranberry is widely consumed as finish product compared to raw fruit.
Cranberries can be used in sauces, breads and puddings. Cranberry is available in products such as frozen cranberries, cranberry juice, cranberry sauce, jelly and capsules containing cranberry powder.
Medicinal and Health Benefits of Cranberry
– Cranberries are high in Vitamin C and fiber.
– Cranberry juice has widely been used for prevention and treatment of urinary tract infections (UTI).
– Cranberry is low in sugar and has high acid content which prevents bacterial growth.
– Consuming cranberry also helps in improving immune function.