Cranberries

Benefits:

• Various studies reveal cranberries to be rich in vitamin C.
• Due to their calcium and potassium content, they are especially recommended among athletes and people with considerable physical wear and tear.
• They are a good source of fibre, helping to regulate bowel transit.

Uses:

- Food:

• Both natural and dried cranberries are almost exclusively used for food and decoration.
• Cranberries have a more sour and bitter taste than blueberries and, in cooking, they are usually the preferred option for serving with meat stews.
• They are also used as an ingredient in alcoholic beverages, as a colouring and to make sauces and they can be served with all types of meat and fish.