Can you eat fresh cranberries without cooking them? What you need to know
                                
                                
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                                Only about 5% of cranberries are sold fresh, which leads many to wonder: can you eat fresh cranberries without cooking them? The short answer is yes, but their intensely tart and bitter flavor is a surprise for most palates.