| Caloric Content | 54 kcal. |
|---|---|
| Proteins | 1 g. |
| Fats | 0 g. |
| Carbohydrates | 12 g. |
| Boil | 2 min. |
| Fry | 0 min. |
| Stew | 0 min. |
| Bake | 0 min. |
The fruit of the tree called fig. Has a pear-shaped form, sweet juicy flesh and many seeds inside. It is one of the oldest cultivated plants. Distinguished by high content of sugars, fiber, minerals. Figs contain more iron than apples, and in terms of potassium content are second only to nuts. Figs contain absolutely no cholesterol. They can be used fresh, dried or preserved. Figs are made into preserves, jam, compote, kissel, wine, marmalade. They are added to pastries, salads, porridges, cottage cheese. Figs can also be stuffed. They combine very well with fish, other fruits, cheeses, ham, walnuts, lemon. The average weight of one fruit is 30-40 grams.