FIGS
Energy and Nutrition Values 40g for
Energy 110 kcal
Fat 0,00 g
Carbohydrates 26 g
Sugar 20 g
Protein 1 g
Calcium 20 mg
Potassium 240 mg
Iron 1 mg
The fig tree is believed to have come from the civilizations of Southern Arabia and the ancient civilizations of the Eastern Mediterranean . Most likely, it was the Phoenicians who spread the fig tree culture in Cyprus, Sicily, Malta, Corsica, the Balearic Islands, the Iberian Peninsula, and France. The Greeks took the fruit to Palestine and Asia. The most important manufacturers are Turkey, Algeria, Greece, Italy, and, Spain and the state of California. World fig production is over 1 million tons. Approximately 90% of this production comes from the Mediterranean basin and the Middle Eastern countries.
When you open the package of this healing super fruit, you will be surprised by its freshness. This miracle food offered by nature will be good for your body with its antioxidant, fiber, and mineral content. We have packaged our juicy, aromatic, and very delicious figs in the most appropriate packages for your daily consumption.
Practical Usage
- Ideal snack with walnuts and almonds
- Cereal mixes
- Perfect match within a variety of cheese
- Jam and marmelade
- Cookies
- Salads
Health Content
Provides rich vitamin and mineral support with Vitamin A, E and C, Fiber, Potassium, Calcium and Iron.
What are the Health Benefits?
- Good for skin health
- Good for bone health thanks to minerals such as calcium and potassium
- Maintains ideal blood pressure and prevents hypertension
- Strengthens the immune system
- Chronic ailments
- Boots energy
Ingredients
100% organic dried Turkish figs, no added sugar or preservatives
Storage Info
We recommend that you store the package in a cool and dry place. Keep refrigerated.
Sunbright Recipes
Fig Oatmeal Energy Balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup of oatmeal
- 1 cup of Sunbright dried figs
- 1 cup of peanut butter
- 1/4 cup of coconut
- 1/2 teaspoonful of ground cinnamon
Instructions
In a food processor, pulse oats until finely processed and at a flour like consistency. Add dried figs, peanut butter, coconut shreds and cinnamon. Pulse until batter begins to come together pulling from the sides of the food processor. Roll the dough into walnut-sized bites. Lay bites on a baking paper lined sheet and cool in the fridge for one hour so the bites can firm up. After oatmeal energy balls have firmed up, transfer to an airtight container in the refrigerator. Store for up to one week in the refrigerator.
Dried Fig and Banana Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sunbright dried figs
- 1/2 cup boiled water
- 3 bananas medium, very ripe, roughly chopped and frozen for at least 2 hours
- 1 1/2 cups yogurt
- 1/2 cup apple juice
Instructions
Put the figs and boiled water in a bowl. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until the figs are soft. Drain and let figs cool to room temperature for about 5 minutes. Place figs, bananas, yogurt, and apple juice in the blender and process them until they become a smoothie in about 1 to 3 minutes.
Vegetarian Chopped Salad with Dried Figs and Avocado
Ingredients
Vegetarian Chopped Salad
- 3 cups of arugula chopped
- 3 cups of Romaine lettuce chopped
- 2 cups of cherry tomatoes sliced in half
- 1 red bell pepper cored, seeded and diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper cored, seeded and diced
- 1 cucumber
- 1 cup of boiled chickpeas
- 1 cup of Sunbright dried figs
- 2 avocados
Instructions
In a large bowl add all the ingredients except avocado. Pour the sauce you have prepared on it and mix gently. Add the chopped avocados on top.
Fig Tahini Dressing
- 2 Sunbright dried figs
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 4 tablespoonfuls of olive oil
- 1/4 cup of tahini
- 1 scallion chopped
- 1/2 teaspoonful of sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoonful of black pepper
- 5 tablespoonfuls ofwater to thin as necessary
Prepare the Fig Tahini dressing: Place all dressing ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend on high mode until smooth and creamy. Add water to thin the dressing, as necessary. Pour into a jar and set aside. Prepare the vegetarian chopped salad: Add all ingredients (except avocado to a large bowl. Gently toss to combine. Pour in the dressing and the avocado.
