Are lingonberry and cranberry same?

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The short answer. Lingonberry, also called cowberry, is not the same as cranberry. However, both lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) and cranberry (European Vaccinium oxycoccos or North American Vaccinium macrocarpon) are part of the Vaccinium family of plants, just like blueberries, huckleberries, and bilberries.

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Lingonberry produces small, roundish berries on the short stalks. They are arranged in clusters. Cranberry produces large individual red berries on the long stalks. It has sour-sweet and slightly bitter taste (it contains more sugar than cranberry).

do lingonberries taste like cranberries? Theyre also similar in taste. Lingonberries are sour like cranberries, though perhaps not quite as puckery as there is a hint of sweetness (cranberries tend to be all sour flavor).

Secondly, can you substitute lingonberry for cranberry?

Cranberries have a tart and fresh taste, reminiscent of lingonberry, but less intense. This makes cranberry jam a great alternative to lingonberry jam.

What is lingonberry good for?

The leaves and berries are used to make medicine. Lingonberry is used for urinary tract problems including irritation, kidney stones, and infections. It is also used for increasing urine production (as a diuretic). Other uses include treating gout, arthritis, and infections caused by viruses.