Rating of the best lingonberry sauces for 2022

It is difficult to overestimate the beneficial properties of such a berry as lingonberries. In large quantities, it contains vitamins, organic and mineral substances that have a positive effect on the human body. The unique sauce, which first appeared in Sweden, has gained immense popularity in the world with its exquisite and unique aroma of fresh northern berries.

On the shelves of stores you can find products from both domestic and foreign manufacturers, which differ not only in price and volume, but also in composition. This review presents a rating of the best lingonberry sauces with a description of their unique properties, pros and cons, as well as a comparison of the main characteristics that affect the popularity of the product.

General information

Lingonberry sauce is a sweet and sour dressing product made from lingonberries.

It pairs perfectly with meat and fish dishes, savory pastries and pâtés.

Lingonberry is a low-growing perennial evergreen plant of the heather family with edible fruits that grows in boreal forests and tundra. For centuries, small reddish berries that ripen in early autumn have been eaten and used for their intended purpose as a medicine.

Benefit and harm

Due to the complexity and unreality of year-round consumption of whole berries, healthy and nutritious sauces are prepared from them, which have antibacterial, hemostatic, antiseptic, wound healing, antipyretic and tonic qualities. Useful properties during cooking are preserved, and the concentration of some of them increases significantly.

Regular use has a positive effect on the human body.

• help prevent bacterial infection;
• reduction of inflammation;
• slowing down the growth of neoplasm cells;
• reducing the spread of urinary tract infections in women;
• help in maintaining the health of the oral cavity;
• improvement of brain function;
• prevention of cardiovascular diseases;
• prevention of diabetes;
• strengthening the immune system;
• improved digestion;
• improving the health of the organs of vision;
• strengthening of the bone structure;
• prevention of kidney diseases;
• fight against fungal yeast;
• improving reproductive health;
• improving health and protecting the skin;
• fight against prostatitis;
• ensuring hair health.

Lingonberries are used for:

• colds;
• gastritis (for low acidity);
• hepatocholecystitis.

However, sometimes dangerous properties also appear:

• promoting the formation of kidney stones;
• possible provocation of a stomach ulcer;
• possible cause of urinary tract diseases;
• pronounced effect of pressure reduction.

Compound

The benefits are determined (per 100 g):

• Vitamins:
  • C - 15 mg.
  • E - 1 mg.
  • PP - 0.3 mg.
  • Beta-carotene - 0.05 mg.
  • B2 - 0.02 mg.
  • B1 - 0.01 mg.
  • A - 8 mcg.
• Macronutrients:
  • Potassium - 90 mg.
  • Calcium - 25 mg.
  • Phosphorus - 16 mg.
  • Magnesium - 7 mg.
  • Sodium - 7 mg.
• Trace elements:
  • Manganese - 0.65 mg.
  • Iron - 0.4 mg.

The chemical composition is influenced by the characteristics of the place of growth. With a large presence of useful sugars, the calorie content is quite low and amounts to only 43 - 46 kcal with a BJU distribution of 0.7; 0.5 and 8.2, respectively. In addition, the material is saturated with tannins, pectin, organic and fatty carboxylic acids.

Criterias of choice

To buy a quality product, you should follow simple rules:

• packaging - it is better to choose goods in glass, rather than plastic, jars and bottles, since the nutritional properties are not lost;
• composition - this product should not contain artificial synthetic additives;
• color - high-quality sauces of a homogeneous saturated dark burgundy (dark red) color, not cloudy and without sediment;
• taste - sweetish-sour with an aftertaste of lingonberries without chemical additives and pungent odors;
• price - a great product is not too cheap, but at the same time, you don’t need to overpay for packaging or a brand.

It is better to choose from popular products of well-known manufacturers based on positive customer reviews.

Where could I buy

Different types of sauces can be bought in almost all large chain supermarkets or small grocery stores. New items can be ordered online in an online store or using the Yandex.Market aggregator, on the pages of which there are product cards with descriptions, photos, direct purchase transitions, as well as useful recommendations and tips - what products are there, which company is better to buy, how much it is worth how to choose and what to look for in order to avoid mistakes when choosing.

The best lingonberry sauces

The rating of quality products includes the best budget and inexpensive sauces based on popularity according to buyers on the Internet, paying attention to customer reviews, as well as the functionality of the products offered. The presented list includes dressings for meat and fish, as well as for poultry dishes.

TOP 5 best lingonberry sauces for meat

Uni Dan "For Meat"

Brand - "Uni Dan" (Russia).
Producer - "Bastion" (Russia)

A versatile product suitable for any meat, poultry or side dish, made in the Leningrad region. Thick texture with a pleasant aroma of northern berries and a slight sour taste. On the label information for the consumer. The composition is simple and includes lingonberries, sugar, drinking water, citric acid - an acidity regulator, corn starch, nutmeg and allspice. However, it was not without a preservative - potassium sorbate and pectin - a thickener.

• stylish design discreet packaging;
• screw cap with a protective layer against the oxidation of the sauce;
• natural composition;
• saturated color;
• optimal density;
• sour taste;
• excellent value for money.

• the presence of starch is felt.

Astoria "For meat dishes"

Brand - "Astoria" (Russia).
Producer - Nizhny Novgorod oil and fat plant (NMGK, Russia).

The product comes in an attractive doypack with large and appetizing images of berries that are clearly visible on the counter. Soft packaging allows you to squeeze out the entire sauce completely without residue when using. At the same time, there is a modified starch - thickener E1442, the use of which is allowed in Russia. However, they should not be abused. In addition, as the manufacturer informs, traces of milk, mustard, eggs, nuts, celery and products of their processing may be contained.

The average consistency is not very thick, but it does not spread, resembling jelly. In the heterogeneous texture, the skins and seeds of the berry are clearly visible, which do not get stuck in the teeth at all, but indicate naturalness. It gives the meat dish an exquisitely unusual flavor.

• moderately sweet, not sugary taste with sourness;
• rich aftertaste of northern berries;
• natural composition of ingredients;
• without sharpness (for an amateur);
• an unusual combination of sweets with meat;
• convenient use;
• large volume;
• low price.

• a lot of sugar;
• without sharpness (for an amateur).

Quinto "Four Peppers"

Brand - "Kinto" (Russia).
Producer - "Kinto" (Russia).

An excellent addition to meat dishes, meatballs and meatballs.The natural composition contains whole berries, water, a mixture of peppers, ground nutmeg and thickener pectin. A product with a high energy value of 550 kcal per 100 grams.

• excellent light taste;
• natural composition without preservatives;
• long shelf life;
• convenient type of packaging;
• large volume.

• not detected.

Sava "With pear and chili"

Brand - Sava (Russia).
Producer - "Sava" (Russia).

Rich composition of unique northern berry aroma with juicy pear pieces. The sourness of the berry successfully complements the sweetness of the fruit with a demonstration of refined taste. Great addition to steak. It goes well with sugar-free baking. It contains lingonberries, pears in puree and pieces, paprika, chili peppers, citric acid, water, salt, corn starch, sugar, as well as sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate.

• interesting rich taste;
• good composition;
• convenient packaging with a wide neck;
• a clear feeling of the presence of fruits and berries.

• small volume;
• slightly watery feeling.

Kostrovok "With forest cranberries"

Brand - Kostrovok (Russia).
Producer - Virtex (Russia).

Original additive for meat dishes with expressive bitter-sour-sweet taste of Russian production. Moderately thick product of rich burgundy color, containing small particles of lingonberries. The glass bottle is closed with a flip top cap without unscrewing. Sauce with a spicy flavor. The composition, along with natural ingredients, includes artificial additives.The sauce consists of berries, water, concentrated cherry and orange juice, adjika, sugar, glucose-fructose syrup, applesauce, salt, xanthan gum, stabilizer E459, thickener E1442, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate.

• low calorie;
• expressive taste;
• glass packaging;
• convenient opening without unscrewing the lid;
• informative design;
• no strong odor.

• the presence of artificial additives;
• when thickened, it is inconvenient to remove from the bottle;
• not enough sourness.

comparison table

	"Uni Dan" "For meat"	"Astoria" "For meat dishes"	"Kinto" "Four Peppers"	"Sava" "With pear and chili"	"Kostrovok" "With forest lingonberries"
Volume/weight	270	200 g	320 g	100 g	250 ml
Package	glass jar	doypack	Glass bottle	glass jar	plastic bottle
Energy value, kcal	170	100	544	90	100
Proteins, g	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2
Fats, g	0.3	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1
Carbohydrates, g	42	24.5	32	22	25
Best before date	12 months	6 months	24 months	12 months	18 months
price, rub.	90	40 - 65	223 - 247	99 - 126	150 - 183

TOP 3 best lingonberry sauces for poultry

Eat with everything "Cowberry"

Brand - "I eat with everything" (Russia).
Producer - Rospak (Russia).

Sour-sweet Russian-made product with a characteristic lingonberry aftertaste. An excellent addition to poultry dishes at a low price. It consists mainly of natural ingredients: quick-frozen berries, concentrated lingonberry and apple juices, sugar, molasses, citric acid, natural flavor and drinking water. White ground pepper gives the sauce a specific taste. Not without artificial additives - starch thickener E1442 and preservative E202.According to the manufacturer, traces of milk processing, soy, sesame, mustard and eggs may be present in the sauce.

• convenient packaging with dispenser function;
• fresh spicy taste with sourness;
• does not spread;
• sweet (for an amateur);
• low price.

• sweet (for an amateur).

D'arbo "Wild lingonberry"

Brand - D'arbo (Austria).
The country of origin is Austria.

A product of Austrian production in an attractive large-capacity glass jar made in a rustic style. Suitable for lovers of the presence of a slight astringency or even bitterness, characteristic of lingonberries. The texture is similar to jam, but more watery and with the presence of whole berries. The composition is almost natural and contains berries, sugar, concentrated lemon juice and pectin.

• good composition;
• sweet and sour pleasant taste;
• homogeneous rather thick consistency;
• soft skin of berries that does not stick to the teeth;
• without dyes and preservatives;
• keeps well in the refrigerator;
• long shelf life.

• high price;
• sells out quickly.

Spliva "With apples"

Brand - Spliva (Latvia).
Producer - Orkla Foods Latvija (Latvia).

Universal dressing for chicken with a bitter taste and a light lingonberry aroma at an adequate price. This is a moderately thick sauce without stratification and leakage of the liquid fraction. The basis of the natural composition is applesauce, which, in combination with lingonberries, provides a delicate sourness. The zest is added by cloves and cinnamon, giving a festive gingerbread flavor.

• convenient glass bottle;
• rich not sugary taste;
• natural composition;
• without preservatives and dyes;
• low calorie;
• excellent value for money;
• long shelf life.

• not detected.

comparison table

	"Eat with everything" "Cowberry"	"D'arbo" "Wild lingonberry"	"Spliva" "With apples"
Volume/weight	230	200, 400, 600	285
Package	doypack	glass jar	Glass bottle
Energy value, kcal	130	172	100
Proteins, g	0.1	0.2	0.5
Fats, g	0.1	0.3	0.1
Carbohydrates, g	32	42	24
Best before date	12	24 months	24 months
price, rub.	86	295- 590	220

TOP 3 best lingonberry sauces for fish

Bogucharov-CELLAR "Cowberry"

Brand - "Bogucharov-POGREBOK" (Russia).
Producer country - Trade House "Bogucharovo-Market" (Russia).

This is an original product for seasoning fish dishes. A spicy degree of spiciness combined with a sweetish taste will bring a “zest” and give a special delicacy to the fish. Contains only natural ingredients: cranberries, fruit puree, sugar, spices. There are no artificial colors, preservatives or GMOs.

• exquisite sweetish taste;
• natural composition;
• without preservatives and dyes;
• convenient packaging;
• large volume;
• long shelf life;
• affordable price.

• not detected.

Glade of health "Sugar free"

Brand - Polyana Zdorovya (Russia).
Producer - Alcenoy BAD (Russia).

An excellent low-calorie addition to fish second courses in a convenient glass jar. The composition contains natural ingredients - berries, molasses, salt, vinegar, pectin, spices and specially prepared water. Not without potassium sorbate for preservative. The consistency is not thick, but well absorbed.

• specific taste with spices for an amateur;
• whole berries;
• high-quality packaging for transportation;
• sugarless.

• watery consistency;
• for an amateur.

JV Mirny "Based on wine vinegar"

Brand - "SP Mirny" (Russia).
Country of origin - Russia.

A unique product for an exquisite addition to fish dishes. Contains lingonberry puree, water, sugar and natural wine vinegar with a mass fraction of 1%. The manufacturer informs about the possible inclusion of lingonberry solid particles and exfoliation of the liquid phase. Does not contain monosodium glutamate and GMOs.

• specific sweetish taste for an amateur;
• convenient glass packaging;
• natural composition;
• without preservatives and GMOs.

• liquid consistency.

comparison table

	"Bogucharov-CELLAR" "Cowberry"	"Glade of Health" "Sugar Free"	"SP Mirny" "Based on wine vinegar"
Volume/weight	290 g	200 ml	250 g
Package	glass jar	glass jar	plastic bottle
Energy value, kcal	80	60	50
Proteins, g	0.1	0.1	0.7
Fats, g	0.1	0.1	0.5
Carbohydrates, g	25	15	9.2
Best before date	24 months	24 months	18 months
price, rub.	110	112	122 - 179

How to make lingonberry sauce at home - step by step instructions

If you cook the dressing with your own hands, it will be extremely nutritious and healthy. In this case, you can forget about store-bought sauces offered by the best manufacturers and taste the beauty of the berry product.

The preparation is very simple, so anyone can handle it on their own. There are recipes on the Internet on how to cook with various ingredients. However, the simplest option that came from Sweden is the traditional classic sauce. This dressing goes well with many dishes.In addition, you can drink tea with this sauce or eat it instead of jam.

You will need:

• berries (fresh or frozen) - half a kilo;
• starch - a teaspoon;
• water - a glass;
• refined sugar - 150 g;
• white wine - a glass;
• cinnamon - a pinch.

Cooking process:

1. Wash the berries, pour into a heat-resistant container, pour water (boiled or distilled, but not running), put on medium heat.
2. Wait for the mixture to boil, stirring regularly.
3. Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon.
4. Cook for a few minutes.
5. Drain excess water.
6. Puree the berries by hand or using a blender.
7. Pour the wine and put the container back on the fire, bringing the contents to a boil.
8. Dilute starch in water (50 ml) and add to the mixture, stirring and avoiding the formation of lumps.
9. After dissolving the starch, remove the container from the heat and wait for the mixture to thicken.
10. Wait for it to cool and the sauce is ready to serve.

Enjoy your meal! Enjoy the shopping! Take care of yourself and your loved ones!