in raw vegetable quality, from Turkey

Ingredient: dried Figs *    

* produced from certified organic cultivationReal figs – real quality! The fig tree, Latin Ficus, is the sole member of the family Moraceae from genus Tribus Ficeae. All the species of figs are included as the "real figs" where the fruits can be eaten raw or dried. The figs are originally from Asia, from where they have become popular in the entire Mediterranean Region. The figs were apparently cultivated before agriculture, it has been verified as agricultural cultivation since 10th Century BC.It was a symbol of prosperity and peace. It was even considered to have aphrodisiac properties in ancient Greece.Our dried organic (organic) figs are obtained from the Izmir mountains of Turkey. This area is ideal for organic figs, since Fig Flies are rarely found on in this altitude. Neither pesticides, herbicides nor biocides are used on the mountain plantations. Of course, our figs are untreated and available only in the best organic quality.The fig trees have an average height of 3 to 4 meters. Mostly, the tree is broader than higher, since its branches are very close to the ground and grow extensively apart from each other. The leaves of the fig tree are very large, therefore they provide shade. Sometimes for this reason, fig trees are planted in parks for providing shade.The fruit of figs are round, oval to pear-shaped and have a diameter of up to 8 cm.The skin of fig is very thin and the color may range from yellowish, green, to brown and deep purple. In contrast, the flesh is pink to dark red and surrounded by small seeds.Our dried organic figs are fully ripened on the trees and then gathered with the help of of tarpaulins, which are laid on the floor. This ensures that the figs retain their complete flavor and the unripe figs are fully developed. After gathering the figs, they are gently  dried on grills in the sun (sun drying / solar drying). This special dry fruit is perfectly suited for snacking, cooking and baking or as an ingredient in cereals, yoghurts and desserts. Did you know, the consumption of dried figs along with a few nuts in the lunch break was a rural tradition of the Mediterranean countries which still continues.The consumption of dried organic figs is not only an experience for the palate, but is also worth its cost since your body will benefit from it. 100 g of dried figs contain 30 % of the recommended dietary requirement of magnesium and calcium. This fiber rich basic fruit provides a good balance in the acid - base and at the same time, has a high antioxidant capacity of 3383 µmol TE (ORAC value). Our high quality organic (Eco) Figs do not contain any additives like preservatives. We disinfest (disinfestation) all our dried organic figs so that there is no loss of quality due to infestation by insects. In order to guarantee that they are free from pesticides, we get all our figs inspected by an independent accredited Austrian laboratory in batches.In our collection, we also offer delicious dried organic baby figs. You can buy our Organic Figs in attractive mixture, Organic Mountain Fruits and 1001 Nights under our own brand, the "Pearls of Samarkand" (Pearls of Samarkand).Nutritive value:  100 g approximately contain:     Calorific value: 284 kcal /1190 kJ  Protein: 5.9 g  Carbohydrate: 58.2 g             From it, Sugar: 1.8 g                     Fat: 2.3 g                              Saturate fatty acid: 0.4 g            Mono unsaturated fatty acid: 0.4 g                   Poly unsaturated fatty acid: 1.0 g   Fiber: 9.2 g    Sodium: 9.0 g                        Cholesterol: 0 mgCalcium:  244 mg (31 %*)Magnesium: 90 mg (30 %*)ORAC Value:  3383 µmol TE * % recommended daily dose