by 
Viktoriya
ANSWERS: 5
-
To keep them from drying out, and to make them look more appealing. It should also be noted that dry vegetables weigh less and cost less. :o)
-
In order to keep them fresh and to prevent to become dry.
-
It helps preserve them as they often dry out when they are picked, no longer attached to the ground and getting fed moisture from the roots.
-
To keep the cells from shrinking and drying out completely. The osmosis allows for the water to go in the cells. You'd rather have a crisp carrot than a bendy beet wouldn't you?
-
KEEP THEM HEALTHY AND CLEAN.
RELATED QUESTIONS
Copyright 2023, Wired Ivy, LLC