Dried cranberries are an excellent alternative to candy when you want to indulge your sweet tooth. They’re easy to carry and are great for satisfying cravings. And they’re slightly sour, making them a lovely snack for anyone who likes sour candy. Obviously, cranberries are a much more healthy and nutritious option.

Have you ever wondered where cranberries get their vibrant red colour? Probably not but the answer is an interesting one! They come from the flavonoids in the fruit itself. Interestingly, cranberry flowers are brown, blue, or red. Citadelle’s unique infusion and drying process allows the dried cranberry to retain its bright red hue typical of a raw cranberry.

Flavonoids are also responsible for the cranberry’s antioxidant properties. Keep in mind that a diet rich in antioxidants can help prevent heart disease!

These flavonoids, also called proanthocyanidins (PACs), have a unique structure which is nearly only found in cranberries. Flavonoids are renowned for their anti-adhesive properties for bacteria. Which means that consuming cranberries may contribute to preventing the adhesion of certain kinds of harmful bacteria such as E. Coli. which is responsible for myriad ailments.

Cranberries could also prevent the accumulation of bacteria to blame from gum disease and stomach ulcers, in addition to preventing the accumulation of LDL, the “bad” cholesterol.

Moreover, the University of Wisconsin is currently carrying out a study of women with recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). Consuming a daily serving of dried cranberries (half a cup) for a minimum of two weeks could reduce the frequency of infections.

The health benefits of cranberries are clear as day!