CRANBERRIES : Vital Nutrients and Health Benefits

CRANBERRY, Scientific Name :  Vaccinium macrocarpon

Have originated in North America, CRANBERRY derived its name from "Craneberry" (as it was called by the early European settlers in America). The US and Canada are the top two Cranberries-producing nations in the world, with more than 1/3 of harvested cranberries turned into juice.

They are also called "Bounceberries" because a good, ripe Cranberries will bounce.

Health Benefits from CRANBERRIES

• Cranberries contain Proanthocyanidins (PACs) that can prevent the adhesion of certain of bacteria, including E. coli, associated with urinary tract infections
• Research shows that cranberries and cranberry products contain significant amounts of antioxidants and other phytonutrients that may help protect against cancer and other diseases.
• Helps in preventing strokes

CRANBERRIES Vital Nutrients (content per 100g) VITAMINS
Vitamin A                              - 60 IU
Vitamin B1/Thiamine             - 0.012mg
Vitamin B2/Riboflavin            - 0.020 mg
Vitamin B3/Niacin                 - 0.101 mg
Vitamin B5/Pantothenic Acid - 0.295 mg
Vitamin B6                            - 0.057 mg
Vitamin B8/Folate                 - 1.0 mcg
Vitamin C                             - 13.30 mg
Vitamin E                              - 1.200 mg
Vitamin K                             - 5.100 mcg

CRANBERRIES Vital Nutrients (content per 100g) MINERALS
Calcium -        8.0 mg
Iron -               0.25 mg
Magnesium -    6.0 mg
Phosphorous - 13.0 mg
Potassium -     85.0 mg
Sodium -         2.0 mg
Zinc -              0.100 mg
Copper -         0.061 mg
Manganese -   0.360 mg
Selenium -       0.100 mcg

CRANBERRIES Vital Nutrients (contents per 100g) OTHERS
Protein             - 0.390 g
Fiber                - 4.600 g
Carbohydrates - 12.200 g
Beta-Carotene - 36 mcg
Lycopene        - 0 mcg
Cholesterol      - 0 mg