Cranberry is a powerful natural antiseptic and a source of vitamins that strengthens the immune system and protects the body from inflammation.

Cranberries are harvested several times a year. The first time is at the height of "golden autumn." The second harvest peak is the pre-winter period, when the first snow is already falling, temperatures are beginning to show below-zero readings, and the trees are completely bare. Occasionally, cranberries are also harvested in spring, when the snow has melted and the well-overwintered berries, which have not lost their valuable properties during the winter, begin to glisten with red dots in the bogs.

Interesting facts about cranberries:

• The berry got its name from the word "klyuka" (hooked branch) because of the shape of its flowers and stems, which resemble a cane.
• Ripe, high-quality cranberries can bounce off the floor like a small ball thanks to their elastic skin.
• Cranberry bushes grow very slowly, but they can live and bear fruit for more than 100 years.
• Berries harvested after the first autumn frosts are considered the most beneficial, as they retain the maximum amount of vitamins.
• 100 grams of fresh berries contain only about 26 kcal, making them an excellent product for dietary nutrition.

The cranberry season in the Mogilev region began on September 12.

Nina Cherneyko