摘要 |
<p>Humectant, such as glycerol, is infused into dried fruit, such as raisins, which are then washed and dried to make a humectant containing product. The water activity of the dried fruit does not rise above the water activity desired in the product - allowing rapid drying of the dried fruit once it has been washed. There is provision in the method of the invention for continuous washing and drying of the dried fruit, and apparatus is provided for this purpose. <IMAGE></p> |