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Figs

Figs
Receiving Inspecting:

Fresh figs should be plump and fairly soft when ripe. Avoid figs that are damaged from rough handling.

Storage Handling:
 

Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)

  • 32-36° F/0-2° C
  • 90-98% relative humidity
Shelf-Life:
7 days.
Troubleshooting:

Fresh figs are susceptible to freeze damage. For best quality, do not store below 28° F/-2° C.

Rough handling may cause ripe figs to burst; keep handling to a minimum.

Usage Ideas:

  • Add chopped figs and toasted hazelnuts to spring mix; drizzle with yuzu dressing.
  • Stuff whole figs with Gorgonzola blue cheese; broil until cheese melts; drizzle with honey.

Seasonality:

Apr
May
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Dec

Flavor Profile

Intensely sweet, honey-like flavor.

Texture Profile

Figs have very thin, edible skins; the flesh is very grainy due to the many tiny seeds inside.

Pairings

Pair with blue cheese, honey, nuts, and prosciutto.

Substitution Suggestions

Pears.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 1 cup figs (227g) grams
Calories 170
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.5g1%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 0g0%
Total Carbohydrate 43g16%
Dietary Fiber 7g23%
Total Sugars 37g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 79mg6%
Iron 0.84mg4%
Potassium 530mg10%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.