Fresh whole cranberries contain high levels of flavonols, far more than most berries and more than most fruits or vegetables. But research by Agricultural Research Service scientists has revealed that nearly half of the total flavonol content of whole berries is left behind in the pomace - stems, skins, seeds, and pulp - left over when cranberries are pressed to make juice or canned products.
Flavonols are a class of polyphenols that includes, for example, quercetin and myricetin.
Cranberries are also known to be rich in fiber, and to provide vitamin C and potassium, both of which are essential nutrients.
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