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Dried fruit is a type of fruit from which the majority of the original water content has been removed either naturally, through sun drying, or through the use of specialized dryers or dehydrators. Drying fruit inhibits the growth of microorganisms by removing water, thus preventing the fruit from spoiling. It is a method that has been used for centuries to preserve fruit for long periods, especially in regions where fresh fruit was not always available year-round. | Dried fruit is a type of fruit from which the majority of the original water content has been removed either naturally, through sun drying, or through the use of specialized dryers or dehydrators. Drying fruit inhibits the growth of microorganisms by removing water, thus preventing the fruit from spoiling. It is a method that has been used for centuries to preserve fruit for long periods, especially in regions where fresh fruit was not always available year-round. | ||
[[Image:Detail-147933.jpg|thumb|center|A variety of dried fruits displayed on a table]] | [[Image:Detail-147933.jpg|thumb|center|A variety of dried fruits displayed on a table|class=only_on_mobile]] | ||
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