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Ocean Spray Cranberries
Produce
📊 NOVA 1🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Ocean Spray Cranberries

Ocean Spray
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
45
Calories
0g
Protein
4g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
4g
Fiber
1
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Ocean Spray Cranberries (12 oz) are presented as a simple, heritage fruit offering from a long-standing agricultural cooperative. You would typically find this package in the produce aisle during cranberry season, displayed with other fresh berries and seasonal fruits or featured in holiday endcaps near pie fillings, baking mixes, and Thanksgiving décor. The brand leans on tradition — grower-owned cooperative, New England and Canadian bog origins, established 1930 — positioning the product toward home bakers, family cooks, and shoppers seeking familiar holiday staples. Label copy emphasizes wholesome benefits (“good source of fiber,” “excellent source of vitamin C,” “fresh from Wisconsin”), creating a mild health halo without organic or specialty certification. Packaging is simple — a clear 12 oz bag or clamshell showing the bright red berries — with no child-focused graphics or indulgent claims. Sensory cues: firm, glossy, ruby to deep-red berries with a crisp pop and pronounced tartness that balances sweet recipes; astringent when eaten raw. Common rituals include rinsing and sorting for cranberry sauce, chopping into muffins or scones, studding roasts and salads, or using as garnish in holiday cocktails. Processing context is straightforward and minimal: fruit is harvested, cleaned, sorted, and packed, with no added ingredients listed. In American grocery culture this product reads as a practical, seasonal staple — nostalgic for holiday tables, relied upon by home bakers and cooks seeking a trusted, single-ingredient fruit to anchor sauces, baked goods, and celebratory meals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 cup
Servings per Container: 3.5
Calories45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate12g4%
Dietary Fiber4g14%
Total Sugars4g
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Cranberries..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:1 / 4

Minimally Processed

Why this score?

The ingredient list is a single whole fruit (cranberries) with no additives; the product is minimally processed (harvested, cleaned, sorted, and packaged), fitting NOVA group 1.

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Common Questions about Ocean Spray Cranberries

Absolutely! Ocean Spray cranberries are low in calories and packed with dietary fiber, making them a solid choice for a snack or addition to meals. They provide a burst of tart flavor without any added sugars or artificial ingredients, so they can fit nicely into a balanced diet.

Perfect For

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weekend-brunch
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Vibe:

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