When you think of the uses for cranberries, it’s common to think about juice or sauce. But did you know that cranberries can be used for more than a delicious addition to your turkey?
Andrée-Ann Adam and Jean-Philippe Côté, co-founders of Animora, have revealed a new use for cranberries: dental gel for pets.
By combining their backgrounds in animal health, biochemicals, and pharmaceuticals, Adam and Côté discovered that cranberries have antibacterial properties that work perfectly for supporting dental hygiene in animals.
Although a bonus, cranberries are not used in the dental gel for the taste. Instead, it is used as an active ingredient. The molecules in cranberries prevent the buildup of plaque by stopping bacteria from staying in an animal’s mouth. Not only will this protect the animal’s gums, but it will also reduce inflammation and relieve dental pain.
Animora is proud to source their cranberries solely from Canadian producers. The Quebec-based company strives to support local businesses with all their ingredients and packaging. Even the tubes that the gel is in are made using recycled plastic in Quebec.
With using only Canadian cranberries, it raises the question as to how popular cranberry production is in Canada? It might surprise you that cranberries are the largest berry crop in Canada!
The majority of cranberries are produced in British Columbia and Quebec with an average of 160,920 metric tons per year. Compared to other fruits, this is second in volume only to apples.
Interested in learning more about Canadian cranberries? Hear about Riverside Cranberry Farm’s story about Cranberry Cooperatives in the March/April edition of the Small Farm Canada magazine.