Cranberry extract useful in the treatment and prevention of urinary infections

A dry cranberry extract, comprising:

• 10 to 20% by weight of proanthocyanidins (PACs) in relation to the total weight of the dry extract (measured by the BL-DMAC method),
• 2 to 12% by weight of organic acids in relation to the total weight of the dry extract, including:
• 1-10% by weight of quinic acid in relation to the total weight of the dry extract,
• 0.5-8% by weight of phenolic acids in relation to the total weight of the dry extract,
• at least 0.5% by weight of anthocyans and/or anthocyanidins in relation to the total weight of the dry extract,
• 1-10% by weight of sugars in relation to the total weight of the dry extract,
• 1-10% by weight of flavonols, in glycosylated/or aglycone form,
• wherein the dry cranberry extract is provided in tablet or capsule form.