Organic Juice Infused Cranberries 125g/250g

Juice-infused cranberries are the go-to alternative to conventional sweetened cranberries — plump, chewy, and pleasantly tart-sweet, without the high-fructose corn syrup used in most commercial dried cranberry products. These certified organic juice-infused cranberries from Just Natural Organic are sweetened with organic apple juice concentrate rather than refined sugar or artificial sweeteners, giving them a cleaner, fruitier flavour.

Cranberries are exceptionally rich in proanthocyanidins (PACs) — a class of polyphenol antioxidants associated with urinary tract health, cardiovascular health, and anti-adhesion properties that may reduce bacterial adherence in the urinary tract. They also provide Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and dietary fibre.

Certified organic by the Soil Association. Plastic-free, home-compostable packaging. Available in 125g and 250g.

Eat as a snack or from trail mix. Add to porridge, granola, or muesli. Use in muffins, cookies, flapjacks, or Christmas cake. Scatter over salads — classic with walnuts, goat's cheese, and spinach. Add to rice dishes or grain salads. Mix into homemade energy balls.

Recipe idea — Cranberry, Walnut & Spinach Salad: Toss 100g baby spinach with 50g crumbled goat's cheese, 40g juice-infused cranberries, 40g toasted walnut pieces, and 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds. Dress with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, and a pinch of honey. A simple, colourful salad that works as a starter or light lunch — rich in antioxidants, omega-3, and plant protein.

Key nutrients: High in proanthocyanidins (PACs — cranberry-specific antioxidants), Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and dietary fibre. Sweetened with organic apple juice concentrate — no refined sugar, no HFCS, no artificial sweeteners.

Ingredients: Organic Cranberries, Organic Apple Juice Concentrate, Organic Sunflower Oil.

FAQs

What are proanthocyanidins and why do cranberries have them?
Proanthocyanidins (PACs) are a type of polyphenol antioxidant found in particularly high concentrations in cranberries. They are best known for their anti-adhesion properties — research suggests they may inhibit certain bacteria (including E. coli) from adhering to the walls of the urinary tract, which is why cranberry products are widely associated with urinary tract health. The PAC content in dried cranberries is comparable to fresh, making them a convenient daily source.

Why are these better than standard dried cranberries?
Conventional dried cranberries are typically sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) or refined white sugar and often coated in sunflower oil. These organic versions use apple juice concentrate as the sweetener — a whole-food alternative with a lower glycaemic impact and a fruity rather than simply sweet flavour. Certified organic means no synthetic pesticide residues.

Are these suitable for baking?
Yes — juice-infused cranberries work excellently in muffins, cookies, flapjacks, and fruit cakes. Their tartness provides a pleasant contrast to sweet batters. Unlike fresh cranberries, they don't need any pre-treatment before baking.

Are these gluten-free?
Yes — cranberries are naturally gluten-free. Packed in a facility handling gluten-containing grains.

How do these compare to sweetened dried cranberries?
Sweetened dried cranberries (the type sold in most supermarkets) are made with refined sugar or HFCS and often contain up to 35g of added sugar per 100g on top of the cranberry's natural sugars. Juice-infused cranberries use fruit concentrate as the sweetener, resulting in a similar total sugar content but from whole fruit sources rather than refined sugar.