ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Raisin

Okay kiddo, so today we will be talking about raisins! Do you like raisins? They are a type of fruit that is made from drying grapes. You know grapes, those small and round delicious fruits that you love! So, when grapes are left out in the sun for a long time, they become all shriveled up and become raisins.

When people make raisins, they take grapes and lay them out in the sun or dry them with hot air until all the water evaporates from them. This is because when there is no more water in the grape, it becomes dry, small and wrinkly, just like you get out of the bath!

Raisins are very sweet and tasty and are usually eaten as a snack or used in cooking or baking to make things like cookies, cakes, and pies. Sometimes, raisins are even put in your favorite cereal to make it extra special!

So, that's basically what raisins are! Dried grapes that are super yummy and a fun addition to many foods. You can try some on your next snack and see how you like them!