Organic
Cranberries
"Nature's tiny superfruit"
Small, round, and tart fruits native to North America, known for their crimson color and numerous health benefits
Also known as
berry, bog berry, mossberry
Botanical name
Vaccinium macrocarpon
Product Details
PLU Code
94242
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Berries › All Sizes
Origin
North America, particularly in the United States and Canada
Temperature
2 to 5°C (36 to 41°F)
Shelf Life
2-4 months
Status
Approved
About Cranberries
Rich in antioxidants, Vitamin C, and fiber, often used in juices, sauces, and supplements
Nutrition Information
The nutrition facts for 100 grams of cranberries are as follows:
Energy 46 kilocalories,
Protein 0.46 gram,
Fat 0.18 gram,
Carbohydrate 12.2 grams,
Dietary Fiber 4.3 grams,
Sugar 4.3 grams,
Sodium 2 milligrams,
Potassium 80 milligrams,
Vitamin A 3 micrograms,
Vitamin C 3.6 milligrams,
Calcium 8 milligrams,
Iron 0.25 milligrams.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for fresh cranberries. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
2 to 5°C (36 to 41°F)
Humidity
90-95%
Packaging
Airtight, low-oxygen packaging (e.g., vacuum-sealed or nitrogen-flushed bags)
Shelf Life
2-4 months
Storage Notes: Cranberries are chilling sensitive, so long holding near freezing causes low-temperature breakdown (dull, rubbery, decaying fruit); bruising also increases breakdown and decay, and the fruit should not be sprinkled or top-iced. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 297-301.
Applies to: fresh cranberries.
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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