Cranberries (Sulfite Free), Bulk Dried
Cranberries are well known to help prevent urinary tract infections. They contain the highest level of antioxidant phenols compared to 19 other fruits. Recent studies have shown that cranberries have more general antibacterial and viral fighting capability, helps strengthen the immune system and helps fight cancer because of the high level of antioxidants present in the berry. They have been shown to help raise HDL cholesterol levels in men. Fresh cranberries and then dried cranberries retain the most antioxidants while cranberry drinks contain the least. Most dried cranberries (including ours) contain sugar to offset its tartness. Sunflower oil is also present to keep them from sticking. Cranberries are truly a gem when it comes to eating a food that is good for you. 1/3 of a cup contains 140 calories, .4g of total fat, 33 g of carbohydrate, 2g of dietary fiber and 26g of sugar.
Cranberries, sugar, sunflower oil