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Cranberries: Dried Cranberries
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About 95% of cranberries are processed into products such as juice drinks, sauce, and sweetened dried cranberries. The remaining 5% is sold fresh to consumers. Cranberries destined for processing are usually frozen in bulk containers shortly after arriving at a receiving station. To allow air movement deterring decay, cranberries for fresh market are stored in shallow bins or boxes with perforated or slatted bottoms. Because harvest occurs in late Autumn, cranberries for fresh market are frequently stored in thick walled barns without mechanical refrigeration. Temperatures are regulated by opening and closing vents in the barn as needed.
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This combination of New England cranberries, dried and seasoned with a little bit of sugar to take off that cranberry “tart,†is perfect for snacking. Cranberries contain proanthocyanidins (PACs) that can prevent the adhesion of certain of bacteria, including E. coli, associated with urinary tract infections to the urinary tract wall. The anti-adhesion properties of cranberry may ... inhibit the bacteria associated with gum disease and stomach ulcers. Moreover, recent scientific research shows cranberries to contain antioxidants and phytonutrients to help protect against heart disease. So, munch down these cranberries.
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From there research has gone on to suggest that cranberries may inhibit free radical damage to cells in many areas of the body. Please take a look at all the research that has been done in this area. Some of the greatest antioxidant levels are found in fresh cranberries. Processing storage and heating reduce antioxidant levels. Raw and freeze dried cranberries have the highest phenolic content.
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"Dear Nutsonline, My order arrived today and I forgot that I ordered the dried cranberries along with all the nuts and seeds. The dried cranberries are DELISH!!! Plump, firm and juicy!! Great snack for a sweet tooth!! Thanks Again!!"
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Native Americans used cranberries for both their medicinal and natural preservative powers. They brewed cranberry mixtures to draw poison from arrow wounds. They ... pounded cranberries into a paste and mixed the paste with dried meat to extend the life of the meat.
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In the fall, fresh cranberries are sold in 12-ounce (336g) bags in most supermarkets. Canned cranberry sauce—strained and jelled, and whole-berry—is available year-round, as are frozen cranberries in some markets. Sweetened dried cranberries can be used like raisins in baked goods or as snacks, and are available in many supermarkets.
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