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• The cranberry is a round-shaped, tart fruit that comes from low creeping vines that grow in bogs. It is initially white, but turns red when it ripens.

  Cranberries are a major crop in the united States and Canada and is divided into four groups: the Common cranberry, Small cranberry, American cranberry and Southern Mountain cranberry.

  Cranberries are considered a superfruit because they contain ideal qualities — high nutrient content, perceived health benefits, such as antioxidant qualities, convenience because of a reliable supply, and commercial success.

  Cranberry sauce, cranberry juice, and sweetened dried cranberries are all popular ways of eating the fruit.

• Fast Facts

  1. Scientific family name: Vaccinium
  2. High in Vitamin C, manganese, and dietary fiber
  3. Cranberries have been a staple of Thanksgiving Feasts since the 17th Century
  4. Wisconsin leads the U.S. in cranberry production
  5. Only 5% of cranberries are sold unprocessed
  6. Inhibits bacteria growth in the urinary tract

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