Up until the 1960s, cranberries were harvested by hand, a tiresome and inefficient process. Fortunately, someone realised that the air cavities in the berries could be used to the farmer’s advantage. Water picking is now the preferred method for harvesting cranberries. The farmer’s skill then enables harvesting at the optimum point.
Cranberries for health!
While the tangy tart taste of the cranberry makes it a staple in bars, juices, sauces and pastries, studies show that this small crimson fruit is packed with many impressive benefits.
With 9 times the antioxidant capacity of broccoli, it truly is Mother Nature’s superfruit! The flavonoids found in cranberries account for most of their antioxidant properties. These can help prevent cardiovascular disease, certain cancers and other age-related illnesses.
The cranberry’s proanthocyanidin, a powerful antibacterial, can play an active part in preventing and treating infections.110 grams (one cup) of fresh cranberries contain 94 mg of potassium, 20% of the daily recommended intake of vitamin C and 5.1 grams of fibre: more than twice as much as an apple.
The mature cranberry is a small dark red berry native to North America and found in marshy land. In Quebec, it is often referred to as “atoca”, which is the name the Iroquois have for it. The cranberry grows on shrubs with small leaves and distinctive bright pink flowers.
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