Cranberries With Sugar And Sunflower Oil

Cranberries are tart, red berries native to North America. To make this ingredient, cranberries are typically sweetened with sugar and coated with a small amount of sunflower oil to prevent clumping and improve texture.

The sugar makes the cranberries palatable, while the sunflower oil acts as an anti-caking agent. This ingredient is often added to breakfast cereals, granola bars, baked goods, and trail mixes for its flavor and chewy texture.

Cranberries are a source of fiber and vitamin C. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) lists sugar as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for its intended use as a sweetener. Sunflower oil is also GRAS. Regulatory bodies like the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have evaluated sugar and sunflower oil. While generally considered safe in moderation, high intake of added sugars can contribute to health concerns.