Editing Raisin (section)

===Drying===
[[File:Nearly Dried Raisins.jpg|thumb|Sun-dried raisins]]
The three types of drying methods are: sun drying, shade drying, and mechanical drying.<ref name="raisin processing" /> Sun drying is an inexpensive process; however, environmental contamination, insect infections, and microbial deterioration can occur and the resulting raisins are often of low quality. Additionally, sun drying is a slow process and may not produce the most desirable raisins.<ref name="raisin processing" />

Mechanical drying can be done in a safer and more controlled environment where rapid drying is guaranteed. One type of mechanical drying is to use [[microwave]] drying. Water molecules in the grapes absorb microwave energy resulting in rapid evaporation. Microwave drying produces puffed raisins.<ref name="raisin processing" />