Raisins, are they fruit?

[willow66]

My 7yr old son has been told he can't take raising into school for his mid morning snack as they are not fresh fruit. He loves fresh friut and eats lots of it, but sometimes just wants some raisins. Can anyone tell me why they are not classed as fruit. Surely they are better than nothing.

[McNoodle]

If you buy those 'kids choice' raisins from ASDA, it states on the side of each little box that they make up one of the recommended '5 a day'.
Surely the school couldn't refuse your son that?

[Robinia]

It sounds ridiculous to me, most children seem to love raisins. Maybe it's because they're very sweet?
Thank goodness my children are grown up - but I do have grandchildren.

[willow66]

Thanks for the replies, have got parents evening tonight so will have a word with his teacher.

[wolf63]

next they will be saying that chocolate covered raisins don't count as a fruit portion.

It is a crazy world.

[McNoodle]

I'm at parents evening tonight too... we might pass in the playground..!

[heathfield]

What right has the school to determine just what your child shall and shall not eat?

[Thunderbird+]

That's ridiculous, they're raisin a fuss over nothing!

[Keeprockin]

Well of course they're not fresh. They're dried grapes,but the goodness is still retained,they have a very high sugar level which may or may not be harmful to teeth.
Can the school define 'fresh?' Oranges have possibly been on a boat for days and heaven knows how long on supermarket shelves,and some of the more exotic fruits may have taken even longer before they reach the customer.