Unsweetened Cranberry Juice
Pure cranberry juice is very tart. Most cranberry drinks have added sugar.
Updated . Edited by: Ilyass Ben Hakim.
Where to buy
- Search AmazonLive search · amazon.com
- Search WalmartLive search · walmart.com
- R.W. Knudsen Just CranberryOfficial site · rwknudsen.com
- Google ShoppingLive search · google.com
Look in the natural foods or juice aisle, not the cocktail shelf. Health food stores often stock pure cranberry in glass bottles.
Professional insight
Dietitians read the ingredient line before the front label. Pure cranberry juice lists cranberries and nothing else.
- Cocktail on the label means sugar or sweetener was added.
- 100% juice blends may hide apple or grape juice.
- Pure cranberry still holds natural sugar, about 8 g.
- Glass bottles are common for pure, not from concentrate juice.
Check the label
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Types
| Label wording | What it means |
|---|---|
| Just or pure cranberry | Only cranberry juice, very tart |
| 100% juice cranberry blend | Mixed with sweeter fruit juices |
| Cranberry juice cocktail | Sweetened, lower juice content |
| Light or diet cranberry | Uses low or no calorie sweeteners |
How to use it
- Mix with water or sparkling water to soften the tartness.
- Add a splash to smoothies or plain yogurt.
- Use it in sauces and dressings in place of vinegar.
- Start with a small glass until you know the taste.
Storage
Keep sealed bottles in a cool, dark cupboard. Once opened, refrigerate and finish within the time printed on the label.
Common questions
- Is unsweetened cranberry juice sugar free?
- No. It has natural fruit sugar but no added sugar.
- Why does pure cranberry juice taste so sour?
- Cranberries are naturally low in sugar and high in acid.
- Is Lakewood Pure Cranberry unsweetened?
- It is sold as pure cranberry with no added sugar. Check the bottle.