Cranberry Seed Powder Organic

Cranberry Seed Powder is a premium, sustainable ingredient made from upcycled cranberry seeds after cold-pressed juice extraction. Produced in Quebec, Canada, this organic powder offers versatility for both cosmetics and food applications. Free from solvents and chemicals, it retains the nutritional and bioactive compounds inherent to cranberries, ensuring a clean-label, eco-friendly product.

Cranberries, native to North America, have been utilized for centuries by Indigenous peoples for their nutritional and medicinal benefits. The extraction of oil from cranberry seeds is a more recent development, leveraging the fruit’s seeds to produce an oil rich in essential fatty acids and antioxidants, making it a valuable addition to both culinary and cosmetic applications.

• High in dietary fibre (40%) and protein (17.5%), contributing to gut health and nutrition.
• Contains Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids for cardiovascular and cognitive benefits.
• Antioxidant content (min. 2% PACs) offers functional food benefits.

Appearance : Fine red-pink powder
Odour : Mild, characteristic cranberry aroma
Taste : Pleasant, tangy flavour typical of cranberries

• Calories : 415
• Dietary Fibre : 50 g
• Protein : 20 g
• Omega-3 : 2,6 g
• Omega-6 : 3,1 g
• Key Minerals: Calcium (175 mg), Iron (4.2 mg), Potassium (560 mg)

• Add to smoothies, energy bars, and baked goods for fibre and antioxidant content.
• Use in functional foods or dietary supplements for added fibre, protein and essential fats.

The following white papers and scientific studies offer an in-depth overview of the properties and applications of cranberry seed powder:

1. Applied Sciences. “Berry Seeds—A By-Product of the Fruit Industry as a Source of Bioactive Compounds.” Discusses the bioactive composition and antioxidant properties of cranberry seed products, including proanthocyanidins.
2. Molecules. “Cranberry: Chemical Composition, Antioxidant Activity and Impact on Human Health.” Highlights the chemical constituents of cranberry by-products and their applications in cosmetics and food.
3. European Food Research and Technology. “Innovative Processing Methods for Cranberry Seed Extracts.” Details the role of cold-pressed cranberry seed powders in functional foods and cosmetics.
4. PMC Article: Nutritional and Bioactive Potential of Cranberry Seed By-Products. This article explores the bioactive compounds and potential applications of cranberry seed powders in food and cosmetic industries.
5. PMC Article: Tackling the Future Pandemics: Broad-Spectrum Antiviral Agents (BSAAs) Based on A-Type Proanthocyanidins