Question

question 7 of 10
jane brought some raisins to keep in her purse as a snack. what is one reason raisins dont need refrigeration?

a. the drying process worked to preserve them.

b. the heat of the drying process helped \cook\ them.

c. the sugar in the raisins keeps fungus from growing.

d. the acid in the raisins keeps oxidation from occurring.

Explanation:

Raisins are made by drying grapes. The drying process removes most of the water, which inhibits the growth of microorganisms and slows down spoilage processes, so they don't need refrigeration. Option A correctly states that the drying process preserves them. Option B is incorrect as "cooking" isn't the main preservation method. Option C is wrong because sugar alone isn't the key (it's the low water activity from drying). Option D is incorrect as acid and oxidation aren't the main factors here.

Answer:

A. The drying process worked to preserve them.