Why do dried fruits last longer than fresh fruits?

MA Marksegal asked on 05 June 2020, 01:10
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Spoilage is cause by bacteria. Bacteria need four things to grow: temperature (warmth), moisture, pH, and environmental oxygen.

Dried fruits minimize the moisture so it inhibits bacterial growth. Some dried fruits still have moisture in them, so they may eventually spoil, but they will last a lot longer than their fresh counterparts.

It is the same reason that jerked meats last so much longer than fresh. That’s why jerky was a common staple for explorers, trappers, etc. a century and more ago.

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