Dried cranberries are made with partially dehydrated fresh cranberries, a process similar to making a grape into a raisin. They are popular in trace mixes, salads, and breads, with cereal or eaten alone. Dry Cranberries are sometimes referred to as craisins , although the word "Craisin" is a registered trademark of Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. and can not be officially applied to dry cranberries from other manufacturers.
Most commercially produced dry cranberries contain added sugar. They can also be coated with vegetable oils in very small quantities to keep them stuck together, and with sulfur as a preservative. Natural food stores tend not to use these additions.
Many home recipes for dried cranberries involve allowing cranberries to overnight overnight in water and sugar solution, before freeze drying or air drying. This can remove cranberries from some of the natural nutrients that will be contained in fresh cranberries.
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Benefits
Dry Cranberries contain the same nutrients as fresh cranberries (especially dietary fiber and antioxidants). However, the commercial drying process substantially reduces the content of vitamin A and vitamin C. Nutrient density is also reduced if sugar is added.
The nutritional facts for 1/3 cup (40 g) dried cranberries are as follows:
- Calories: 123 kcal
- Fat: 0.6 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 24g
- Food Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 22g
- Protein: 0 g
Dry Cranberries contain no cholesterol, or saturated or trans fats. Consuming dried cranberries will provide very little amount of a person's daily requirement for vitamins and minerals. The most daily amount provided is mineral manganese, at 5% of the recommended daily intake. Having 1/4 cup dried cranberries will provide one serving of fruit and vegetables. The Canadian food guide recommends 7-10 servings of fruits and vegetables daily to reduce stroke, heart disease, and cancer risk. In Canada, Ocean Spray Craisins is given the Symbol of the Health Check. This symbol is only provided for food products that meet the nutritional requirements of registered dieticians. In Canada, Craisins is also considered a peanut-free product. However, Trail Mix products include nuts.
Cranberries with minimal processing contain the highest antioxidants, although dried cranberries retain some antioxidants.
Some antioxidants include phenolic acids, flavonoids, proanthocyanidins, and anthocyanins. This is an anthocyanin that provides the pigment to supply the cranberries with its strong red color.
Added sugar can be a disadvantage for this product. Essentially, sugars are added to improve texture and water content, and to reduce tartness.
Dry Cranberries made with little sugar can help for individuals with Type 2 Diabetes. Because fewer sugars are added, there is a lower glycemic index and thus less of an insulin response occurs. However, this has not occurred in a recent study of participants with a higher response time on glycemic testing of battery glucose intake/output.
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Usage
Dry cranberries can be used as a supplement in a variety of foods including salads, oatmeal, cookies, muffins, breads, breads and a mix of trails. They can act as a direct substitute for raisins or dry fruits. Because dried cranberries are dried fruit, decay is less of a concern than fresh fruit. Cranberry dry can be a useful product to carry when traveling because of its long shelf life.
Dry Cranberries are sometimes packed with other flavors. Dry Cranberries can also be covered in chocolate.
See also
- List of dried foods
References
External links
- Cranberry recipe
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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