Organic
Fig
"Nature's Candy"
Sweet and luscious, figs are a delicate fruit with a tender skin and a jam-like pulp, delivering a rich, sweet flavor experience.
Also known as
Ficus, Common Fig, Smyrna Fig
Botanical name
Ficus carica
Product Details
PLU Code
94268
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Figs › All Sizes
Origin
Western Asia, with cultivation dating back to ancient times in the Mediterranean region
Temperature
-1 to 0°C (30 to 32°F)
Shelf Life
1-2 weeks
Status
Approved
About Fig
Figs are a nutrient-rich fruit, high in fiber and antioxidants, and are often eaten fresh or used in jams, preserves, and desserts.
Nutrition Information
The nutrition facts for a 100-gram serving of fresh or dried figs are:
Energy 74-249 kcal
Water content 79-30 grams
Protein 0.8-3.3 grams
Fat 0.2-0.8 grams
Carbohydrates 16-63 grams
Fibre 2.9-7.6 grams
Sodium 1 milligram
Potassium 232-664 milligrams
Magnesium 17-68 milligrams
Phosphorus 14-67 milligrams
Vitamin C 2 milligrams
Vitamin K 15 micrograms
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for fresh figs (e.g. 'Black Mission', 'Calimyrna'). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
-1 to 0°C (30 to 32°F)
Humidity
90-95%
Packaging
Ventilated containers and ethylene-permeable bags
Shelf Life
1-2 weeks
Storage Notes: Ripe fresh figs are soft, bruise easily and are highly perishable, so they need prompt forced-air cooling and an unbroken cold chain to limit decay. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 330-332.
Applies to: fresh figs (e.g. 'Black Mission', 'Calimyrna').
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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