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Raisins
Raisins are dried grapes and are somewhat plump in texture. They are eaten plain or used in many recipes for cooking, baking, and brewing.
445 Questions
Why do raisins swell up when placed in water?
Because water passes out of the raisins [region of higher concentration] into the salt solution [region of lower concentration] through the semipermeable membrane.
Why can raisins float in lemonade but not in water?
Raisins dance because when you put a raisin in a lemonade with a small cup of vinegar there are bubbles gonna come up to attach to the raisins then at the top bubbles pop.
How much Iron do raisins have?
I was just eating some, the ingredients say Raisins, Sugar, Dried Whole Milk, Cocoa butter, Cocoa Mass, Lactose, Glazing Agents, Emulsifier, Vegetable oil and flavoring
Most parrot species will eat insects occasionally, but mostly they eat things like seeds/nuts, fruit, leaves, and stems. There is only one species, the Kea of New Zealand, that is known to attack vertebrate animals and eat them, although they mostly only eat fatty tissue rather than muscle/meat. If you look at video #4 from the attached link, you will see footage of a kea preying on a sheep.
Do raisins kept in distilled water swell up?
Yes, the raisins will swell due to osmosis, where the solvent goes from a low solute concentration to a higher solute concentration, which in this case, is from the distilled water to inside the raisin.
What did Mama do with her money in 'A Raisin in the Sun'?
She went and bought a house in a white neighborhood for the family to live in.
Why do raisins not dance in water?
Raisins dance in water ONLY if they have air bubbles attached to them that get knocked off of them. They have a near neutral buoyancy.
Flinn scientific has a lab on observation that asks this question.
Where can you buy Dole raisins?
Oh, dude, like, you can totally buy Dole raisins at most grocery stores or online. They're not exactly hidden treasure, you know? Just head to the dried fruit section and you'll probably spot those little wrinkly guys hanging out with the other snacks. Happy snacking, my friend!
What are the manipulated and responding variables in dancing raisins experiment?
In the dancing raisins experiment, the manipulated variable is the type of liquid used (e.g., carbonated water vs. non-carbonated water), while the responding variable is the movement of the raisins, specifically whether they sink or float. The experiment demonstrates how carbon dioxide bubbles in the carbonated liquid attach to the raisins, causing them to rise and fall. By changing the liquid, you can observe how it affects the behavior of the raisins.
How can dancing raisins be used in the real world?
you can't actually use it in real world. it is just a matter of representation of some chemical reaction between things.
With 90 percent of U.S. raisins produced within eight miles of Selma California, the city adopted the slogan "Raisin Capital of the World" in 1963.
How many cups of raisins are in one pound?
One cup of raisins weighs approximately 5 ounces. I would guess that number could waver an ounce or so depending on how full you packed the cup. Therefore, it's safe to say that there are 3 cups of raisins in one pound.
Simmer them just covered in water for about 3-5 minutes and then drain on paper towels. Sugar dissolves and they plump up--like new!
What country does raisins come from?
raisins come from California and anywhere else that has the right climate
No one knows for sure, because since raisins are naturally sun fried, they have been around since the beginning of time. Some one --or something-- may have decided they were quite tasty. Who this smart guy was, no one knows who. (Sigmundo Ricarda has been linked with the discovery, but not however, the creation of these tasty treats)
Raisins were considered valuable to different cultures: They were prizes for Olympians, expensive snacks for rich sultans and rajahs, and they were even used as medicine for joint aches and old age during Greek times.
