Figs

Benefits:

• Figs are a good source of benzaldehyde.
• They contain flavonoids, calcium, iron, potassium and beta-carotene. The amount of calcium varies according to their origin, but it is higher than in other fruits and it has also been shown that the Ca/P ratio (measure of the availability of calcium) is very positive.
• They are known for aiding digestion as they contain fibre and cradin (digestive ferment).
• They are also rich in sucrose, fructose and glucose and are a high-energy food.

Uses:

- Food:

• They are mainly used as a dessert.
• They are also used in recipes, sauces, salads, biscuits, ice creams and jams.
• In addition, they are used in baking; for example, Spanish figs are processed to make fig bread (pan de higo), a combination of fig paste and almonds.