Comments on: Turning Grapes into Raisins – Science for Kids

By: Jaime

Jaime — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 22:19:29 +0000

When I was a kid, we used to do this all the time! In our house we had radiators for heat. So, I would put a bowl of grapes on the radiator and watch them turn into raisins. It probably only took a few days. I really can’t remember if we actually ate them, but I remember thinking that the transformation from grape to raisin was amazing! lol your post brought back some good memories.

By: happyhooligans

happyhooligans — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 17:28:25 +0000

In reply to Judy Mastick. Whoops! Thanks for pointing that out, Judy! I hadn't even noticed that I'd forgotten to add the link to the post! I've added it now, so you can click on it and check out the other method. Thanks again for letting me know I'd overlooked adding the link.

By: happyhooligans

happyhooligans — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 17:20:09 +0000

In reply to Linda Street. It certainly might, Linda, especially if placed in a warm, sunny place.

By: Linda Street

Linda Street — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 17:07:03 +0000

Would putting them in a warm place (eg. airing cupboard) speed the process up a little, do you think?

By: Judy Mastick

Judy Mastick — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 15:37:51 +0000

Great experiment for kids. But I didn’t see where the recipe was for grapes turned into raisins that you can eat.

By: Felicity McArthur

Felicity McArthur — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 14:22:30 +0000

I think you have amazing patience. I would have swapped the grapes with raisins after 4 days max.

By: happyhooligans

happyhooligans — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 05:07:40 +0000

In reply to Emma @ P is for Preschooler. Awesome, Emma! Perfect timing then!

By: Emma @ P is for Preschooler

Emma @ P is for Preschooler — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 04:59:58 +0000

That is very cool! My daughter has been asking about how grapes become raisins – now I have a way to show her!