Organic cranberries with apple juice. County of
Cranberry has slightly sour flavor. They are a good source of the especially important for metabolism Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids. These red berries are rich in vitamins, trace elements, minerals, tannins and flavonoids, carotenoids and phytosterols. They contain tocotrienol (a rare form of vitamin E) that is the most effective form of the vitamin which has powerful antioxidant action. Cranberries also contain vitamins A, C and B2. The fruits have diuretic and disinfecting effect.
Preservation of dried fruits is mostly possible thanks to the natural preservative in them - benzoic acid, which keeps cranberry from rotting. Acting as a preserving agent, benzoic acid is also a strong antiseptic. For this reason, cranberries have antimicrobial activity and are useful in the intestinal microflora. Of the organic acids in these fruits there is citric, tartaric, malic, and several others acids.
Directions:
For direct consumption or added in the preparation of homemade granola, various baked goods or raw desserts. The characteristic pungent flavor of cranberries combines well with those of orange, apple, pineapple or pear. Blended into a sauce, they are a perfect combination to fresh salads with leafy greens. Suitable ingredient in hot or cold fruit and herbal teas and refreshing drinks.
Ingredients:
Dried cranberry from organic farming and organic apple juice
