Dried cranberry

[1] Most commercially produced dried cranberries contain added sugar,[1] and may be coated with vegetable oil to inhibit stickiness.

[3] The nutrient content of dried cranberries may vary depending on the extent of dehydration, amount of sugar added during processing, and brand.

According to an analysis by the US Department of Agriculture, dried cranberries are 16% water, 83% carbohydrates, 1% fat, and contain no protein.

[6] Dried cranberries can be added for color and flavor to various foods, including salads, oatmeal, cookies, muffins, loaves, breads and trail mix.

In 1989 after spending "millions of dollars" on raisin advertising, the California Raisin Advisory Board decried the similar name "Craisin", claiming that dried cranberries were "just the skin of the cranberry, sugar infused, and it's very tart.