Question

How does the process of drying help in increasing the shelf life of fruits?

Answer 1

Importance of drying fruits:

1. Higher moisture in fruit increases the chance of growth of microorganisms like bacteria and fungi.
   
2. ​As the fruits normally contain a high moisture content, it promotes the growth of these microbes causing spoilage of fruits.
   
3. Drying is the method that removes water from food items and as the fruits get dried, the chance of microbes growing on them is reduced.
   
4. This prevents fruit spoilage and increases the shelf life of fruits.