INGREDIENTS: Cranberries (pure cane sugar, sunflower oil {anti-sticking agent}).
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: UNITED STATES

Gerbs Dried Cranberries Allergen Statement

We are a dedicated top 14 food allergen Free product line & facility; however if you or a loved one has an allergy(ies) to any Gerbs product, please email or call us (401-231-5181) first before ordering, so that we can answer any questions and talk about your options: sales@mygerbs.com

Our facility and entire product line is free from: gluten, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, beans, lentils, beans, dairy/milk, eggs, sesame, shellfish, crustacean, fish, and mustard. Please understand most of our product are produced and packaged on shared but dedicated equipment, right here in our factory headquarters in Johnston, Rhode Island. If you have an allergy to one of our products or ingredients, do not order, please give us a call (401) 231 5181 or send us an email: sales@mygerbs.com

Gerbs Dried Fruits do not contain any harmful cancer-causing preservatives. They are unsulfured/SO2 Free, Potassium Sorbate Free, Sodium Nitrate/Nitrate Free and Sodium Benzoate Free. We strongly recommend however that you always read nutritional panels and ingredients. Some of our Dried Fruits have pure cane sugar, and although we are always looking at sourcing our fruits with no sugar added, it is far different than using than harmful chemicals.

• Dried cranberries are sweetened because unlike other berries, cranberries are naturally low in sugar, high in acidity, and very tart so they require sweetening to be palatable.

All of our raw ingredients are processed, packaged, handled, stored, and shipped by trained staff in our family owned & operated facility in Johnston, Rhode Island on dedicated non-GMO, Vegan, and Kosher Equipment. No co-packers. No co-manufacturers. For anyone with a mild to severe food allergy or a family with one, we wish to assure you that this is why Gerbs handles all aspects of production & operation, and we are among a handful of companies in the world who can state this.

This product was sourced by the Buyers at Gerbs who partner with the world’s top dedicated Natural, non-GMO, and farms that harvest in dedicated facilities on dedicated equipment so there is no risk of the top food allergen’s and/or cross-contamination. Our goal is to give the Allergy Community relief in the battle of living with food allergies.

Nutritional Benefits of Dried Cape Cod Cranberries

• Gerbs encourages eating dried fruit instead of candy.
• Has antioxidant properties and a flavonoid-rich diet may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease
• The PACs in cranberries may help prevent the adhesion of certain harmful bacteria, including E. coli, that are associated with urinary tract infections (UTIs).
• The flavonoids in cranberries, including PACs, may also help to inhibit the bacteria associated with gum disease and stomach ulcers, and may help protect LDL-cholesterol (“bad” cholesterol) from being oxidized.
• Not only do cranberries have PACs, but dried cranberries are also a good source of fiber – 10% of the Daily Value – with 2.3 grams per serving (40 gram serving). And 1/2 cup of dried cranberries is equal to one serving of fruit (one cup), according to dietician’s recommendations.
• The amount of sugar in dried cranberries is equal to that of other dried fruits, like raisins and dried cherries.
• A pilot study conducted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison found that women with recurring UTIs reported a reduction in UTIs for up to six months after consuming one serving of dried cranberries per day for two weeks.
• Dried cape cod cranberries can easily be added to oatmeal, rice and grain side dishes, meat entrées, casseroles, salads, yogurt, cottage cheese, sandwich wraps, home baked cookies, muffins and breads, and more – dried cranberries are a tasty complement to a variety of dishes!
• Dried cape cod cranberries are truly locally grown. As one of the three widely farmed, commercially cultivated fruits native to North America, cranberries are farmed on over 50,000 acres across the northern United States and Canada.

STORAGE OF GERBS DRIED CRANBERRIES

We strongly recommend storing in an airtight container in a cool, dark environment like a pantry or kitchen cabinet, away from direct exposure to sunlight or excessive heat like an oven. The amount of times you open the container and let in the harmful effects of oxygen will only increase the likelihood of rancidity; thus we encourage you to not empty more than 1 pound of product at a time. Gerbs can be frozen too, but we do not recommend it, because the cell structures will change as the product thaws out!