Fig Calabacita Organic

What is Almoharin Bio Calabacita fig?

For over 600 years, this small village ofAlmoharin has developed an economy based on agriculture, taking great care not only in the cultivation of fig trees, but also in the preparation of this delicate fruit, the "Calabacita" fig.
Fig trees are sometimes planted in the hills (terraced farming). This type of cultivation has the advantage of retaining the water and minerals necessary for fig tree growth, as well as slowing soil erosion.
The "Calabacita" fig is grown exclusively in the Extremadura region (south-western Spain).
Small in size and fine in texture, this variety is renowned for its sweet flavor and color, which are delicately reminiscent of honey. What's more, it is only sold in dried form, as its shell is so thin that it would quickly be damaged by handling in the fresh state. The "Calabacita" Fig is harvested in August and dried in the sun.

Properties of Calabacita figs

Calabacita figs can be eaten occasionally or daily. In this case, do not exceed 3 to 4 figs a day.
It is recommended for...
- everyone (children, teenagers, students, pregnant or breast-feeding women, athletes, mobile and sedentary workers, the elderly, vegetarians, vegans...): Among dried fruits, the fig is a champion source of calcium(1), magnesium, zinc, manganese and vitamin K.
They are also a good source of potassium, phosphorus, iron, copper and B vitamins (B1, B2, B5, B6 and B9).
- Elderly people or those suffering from intestinal sluggishness: who are looking for a healthy, easily digestible "sweetness"; a champion source of fiber (soluble and insoluble)(2), figs gently stimulate transit.

Figs therefore help to cover the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals.
For a perfectly balanced diet, introduce figs and dried fruit in general into your diet on a daily or regular basis. Nature is there to offer us the most precious things, so why not make the most of it!

Calabacita figs:

Dried figs are delicious eaten as a snack! This small, honey-tasting fig will surprise you with its softness and sweetness. It's a perfect addition to desserts (e.g. rice pudding, tarts, cakes, purées or fruit salads) and can be added to dairy products (yoghurt, fromage blanc, etc.), cut into small cubes, to replace sugar. There's no better way to diversify your breakfast! Eat it as is, or diced into mueslis.
For lovers of sweet and savoury dishes, Calabacita figs go perfectly with duck breast, rabbit... In jams... It's delicious!

(1) Vinson JA, Zubik L, et al. Dried fruits: excellent in vitro and in vivo antioxidants. J Am Coll Nutr 2005 February;24(1):44-50.
(2) Solomon A, Golubowicz S, et al. Antioxidant activities and anthocyanin content of fresh fruits of common fig (Ficus carica L.). J Agric Food Chem 2006 October 4;54(20):7717-23.