Dried cranberries are made by partially dehydrating fresh cranberries, a process similar to making grapes into raisins. They are popular in trail mix, salads, and breads, with cereals or eaten on their own. Dried cranberries are sometimes referred to as "craisins," though the word "craisin" is a registered trademark of Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc. and cannot be officially applied to dried cranberries from other manufacturers.
Most commercially produced dried cranberries contain added sugar, to balance the fruit's extreme tartness. They may also be coated in very small quantities of vegetable oil to keep them from sticking together.
Nutrition Facts
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Amount Per 1/3 cup (40 g)
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Calories 123
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% Daily Value*
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Total Fat 0.6 g
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Sodium 1mg
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Total Carbohydrate 24 g
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Sugars 22 g
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Protein 2 g
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