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Dried fruit is fruit that has had almost all of the water
content removed through drying methods.
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The fruit shrinks during this process, leaving a small,
energy-dense dried fruit.
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Raisins are the most common type, followed by dates,
prunes, figs and apricots.
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Other varieties of dried fruit are also available,
sometimes in candied form (sugar coated). These include
mangoes, pineapples, cranberries, bananas and apples.
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Dried fruit can be preserved for much longer than fresh
fruit and can be a handy snack, particularly on long trips
where refrigeration is not available.
