Dried cranberries, also know as “Craisins”, are not the same as raisins. Sure, Ocean Spray would like you to believe that they are the same, but there is one big difference. Dried cranberries are made with added sugar, while raisins are just dried grapes with no sugar added.

Dried cranberries, also known as craisins, are fresh cranberries that have been dehydrated to extend their shelf life. While they retain many of the nutritional benefits of fresh cranberries, dried cranberries are often sweetened with sugar or fruit juice, which can increase their calorie and sugar content.