Foods that have more sugar than you think

What Happens To The Sugars In Dried Fruit

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There’s a huge change that occurs when fruit becomes dehydrated. Fruit already has a natural sugar element, but when it’s dried the sugars become a lot more concentrated.

People who get store-bought dried fruit will often find that manufacturers will add even more sugar to make it sweeter. Even a small box of raisins has over 25 grams of sugar.