Figs
Figs can be found fresh when in season, or dried throughout the year. They are an excellent sweetener in recipes, and work well as a high-fiber alternative where dates are called for.
Fresh figs do not ripen once picked. Choose figs that are soft without being bruised or mushy. Fresh figs will last only 2-3 days in the refrigerator.
| Serving size: |
100 g (about 2-3 small figs) |
| Region: |
California Turkey, Greece, Portugal and Spain |
Health Benefits
| Colon |
A very effective natural laxative. Dissolve mucus in the intestines. |
Nutrients
| Calcium |
35 mg |
3% |
By volume, figs contain more calcium than most other foods. |
| Carbohydrates |
19.2 g |
6% |
A good source of carbohydrates because they also contains a lot of fiber. |
| Fiber |
2.9 g |
12% |
A high-fiber alternative sweetener in recipes. |
