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Ficus carica is an Asian species of flowering plants in the mulberry family, known as Fig. It is the source of the fruit also called the fig, and as such is an important crop in those areas where it is grown commercially. Native to the Middle East and western Asia, it has been sought out and cultivated since ancient times, and is now widely grown throughout the temperate world, both for its fruit and as an ornamental plant. The species has become naturalized in scattered locations in Asia and North America.
Types
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101AAA |
this expensive kind includes the biggest dried figs with complete open mouth and very light color. |  |
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101AA |
dried figs belong to this grade have light yellow and white color. The size of them is about 22 mm. Most percent of dried fig in this grade (about 90 percent) has open mouth. |
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101A |
dried figs belong to this grade have yellow and white color. The size of them is about 14 to 22 mm. Some percent of dried fig in this grade has open mouth. |
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AA |
dried figs belong to this grade have light yellow and white color and the size of them is about 22 mm. Most percent of dried fig in this grade (about 90 percent) has open mouth. |  |
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A |
dried figs belong to this grade have yellow and white color and some of them has brown color. Most percent of dried fig in this grade has closed mouth and some has open mouth. |
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B |
closed mouth dried figs belong to this grade have brown and gray color and the size of them is about 14 mm. |
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One small raw fig measuring 1-1/2″ in diameter (40g) provides 30 calories, 0.3g of protein, 8g of carbohydrates, and 0.1g of fat. Figs are a good source of fiber, magnesium, and potassium. The following nutrition information is provided by the USDA.
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Calories |
30cal |
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Fat |
0.1g |
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Sodium |
0.4mg |
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Carbohydrates |
7.7g |
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Fiber |
1.2g |
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Sugars |
6.5g |
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Protein |
0.3g |
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Potassium |
93mg |
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Magnesium |
93mg |
Carbs
Depending on the size and type (dried or raw), one fig can contain anywhere from 5 to 12 grams of carbohydrate and 3 to 9 grams of sugar. One small, raw fig contains 7.7g of carbohydrate, 1.2g of fiber, and 6.5g of sugars. One dried fig (8.4g) contains 5.4g of carbohydrate, 0.8g of fiber, and 4g of sugar. Figs are a high glycemic food, with a glycemic index of 61. Foods with a high glycemic score are those that raise blood sugar sharply and quickly.
Fats
Figs are naturally low in fat, containing a negligible amount.
Protein
Figs do not contain much protein—only 0.3 grams per fig.
Vitamins and Minerals
Figs are usually consumed in small portions. A single fig will not provide substantial amounts of any vitamin or mineral, but a fig will provide small amounts of vitamin K, thiamin, vitamin B6, potassium, manganese, and magnesium.
Calories
One small raw fig measuring 1-1/2″ in diameter (40g) provides 30 calories, 93% of which come from carbs, 4% from protein, and 4% from fat, rounding up.
Summary
Figs are a healthy source of carbohydrates and fiber that are low in fat, sodium, and cholesterol. Figs contain magnesium, potassium, vitamin K, vitamin B6, and copper.
Figs have long been associated with good health and longevity in some cultures. Some purported health benefits of figs have been supported by research.
May Prevent Cell Damage
Although figs are high in sugar, they provide important antioxidants. Researchers have identified phytochemical compounds, particularly phenolic acids and flavonoids, in fresh and dried figs.
The antioxidant capacity of figs is highly correlated with their amount of phenolic compounds. Studies have shown that darker figs have higher amounts than lighter figs and that the skin provides more than the pulp.
Antioxidants may help prevent or minimize cell damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals are environmental toxins that we are exposed to, like air pollution or cigarette smoke. Your body also makes free radicals. Antioxidants are believed to help minimize the oxidative stress (damage) caused by these free radicals.
May Reduce Risk for Chronic Diseases
Although researchers don’t fully understand the relationship yet, antioxidants are also believed to play a role in preventing many chronic diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and eye diseases such as cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.
Experts recommend consuming antioxidants in foods like fruits and vegetables, including figs, rather than taking them in supplement form.
May Aid in Cancer Prevention
There have been very few studies on the antioxidant benefits of figs, specifically. Still, one research project identified antioxidant compounds in fig extracts that may help fight cancer.
The preliminary in vitro study found that fig extracts showed strong antioxidant and anti-cancer activities when exposed to breast cancer cells. However, much more research needs to be done to fully understand the relationship between figs and breast cancer.
Aids IBS Symptom Management
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a digestive disorder. Sometimes, those with the condition are diagnosed with a variation known as IBS-C or irritable bowel syndrome with predominant constipation. A large, randomized, controlled trial found that consumption of fig for four months could be a useful therapy for alleviating IBS-C symptoms.
Aids Constipation Relief
Because of their fiber content and fiber’s laxative effects, dried figs are often used to treat constipation. The National Institute on Aging recommends consuming foods such as dried fruits, including apricots, prunes, and figs, to increase fiber intake for constipation relief.
You should store dried figs in an airtight container away from heat and light. They can also be stored in the refrigerator to make them last a little longer (up to 6 months).
Available Packing:
10kg
Process
The fig grows in warm climate. Fig trees are tall about 5 to 6 meters. The trees have green and gray leaves and the color of the fig fruit is yellow. Fig trees being to produce fruit four years after planted and will continue to do so for 20 years.The history of the fig The fig is mentioned frequently in the Bible, the Koran, and the Torah as well. Figs are also found in cultural and historical stories such as “Romelus and Remus”. Ancient evidence shows that Sumerians and Assyrians used figs. The home of the fig is probably in ancient Arabia, but today the fig is cultivated in western Asia and Asia Minor, including Iran.
Ficus carica is a gynodioecious (functionally dioecious), deciduous tree or large shrub, growing to a height of 7–10 meters (23–33 ft), with smooth white bark. Its fragrant leaves are 12–25 centimeters (4.7–9.8 in) long and 10–18 centimeters (3.9–7.1 in) across, and deeply lobed with three or five lobes. The complex inflorescence consists of a hollow fleshy structure called the syconium, which is lined with numerous unisexual flowers. The flower itself is not visible from outside the syconium, as it blooms inside the infructescence. Although commonly referred to as a fruit, the fig is actually the infructescence or scion of the tree, known as a false fruit or multiple fruit, in which the flowers and seeds are borne. It is a hollow-ended stem containing many flowers. The small orifice (ostiole) visible on the middle of the fruit is a narrow passage, which allows the specialized fig wasp Blastophaga psenes to enter the fruit and pollinate the flower, where after the fruit grows seeds.
After the maturing and drying phases of figs that take place on the tree, the crop collected and transferred to the factory. The fruit travels through two more sorts by sorting machine and workers carefully to remove blemished and undesirable fruit and also grading, selecting for different purpose.