What are the health benefits of cranberry sauce?

Table of Contents:

1. What are the health benefits of cranberry sauce?
2. How are you supposed to eat canned cranberry sauce?
3. Does Ocean Spray cranberry sauce contain gelatin?
4. How do you read Ocean Spray cranberry sauce expiration date?
5. Is cranberry sauce good for type 2 diabetes?

What are the health benefits of cranberry sauce?

Health Benefits of Cranberry Sauce Cranberries qualify as a superfood—they're super-high on the scale of antioxidant-rich foods, outranking nearly every fruit and vegetable, second only to blueberries. Cranberries are also rich in vitamin C and fiber, as well as the metabolism-boosting mineral manganese.

How are you supposed to eat canned cranberry sauce?

The traditional way to serve canned cranberry sauce is to slice the cylinder into rounds and arrange them on a platter. Go a step further by adding a garnish like sugared rosemary or candied ginger. Or, cook the canned sauce with orange juice and zest for a citrusy take on a holiday standby.

Does Ocean Spray cranberry sauce contain gelatin?

One of the most popular brands of canned cranberry sauce is, of course, Ocean Spray. Their jellied cranberry sauce is made with cranberries, high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, and water. ... Interestingly enough, neither brand uses gelatin to get their cranberry sauce to hold its shape outside of the can.

How do you read Ocean Spray cranberry sauce expiration date?

Ocean Spray best-by dates are in the format 11Mar13. The first 2 digits are the day, next 3 letters the month and the last 2 are the year.

Is cranberry sauce good for type 2 diabetes?

One study showed that drinking unsweetened cranberry juice or eating dried cranberries helps people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar levels.