CALIMYRNA FIGS FIGS, CALIMYRNA (F28) [ Add this product to my Interest List ]   [ View my Interest List ] [ Private Label And Packaging Information ]
	Also Known As: Product Info: Calimyrna Figs (Ficus Carica) are one of the best known varieties of figs. Figs come in two major categories, light and dark. The Calimyrna Figs are of the light variety. Figs are believed to have originated in Asia Minor. Figs are similar to dates in sweetness and texture but they are larger. Note The best time for Figs is November-January. This is when the new crop has been harvested, and the Figs keep their shiny yellow-orange color. The rest of the year, the Figs are considered old crop. These old crop Figs will crystallize with sugar, making them to appear white, almost moldy on the outside. However, the Figs themselves are not contaminated in any way. During the off-months, expect Figs to crystallize within 2-4 weeks after purchase. Contains sulfites. Calimyrna Figs are Sun-dried. Suggested Use: Figs, like all dried fruit are great as a snack food. Figs are delicious in desserts like cookies, baked apples, rice and bread puddings. Add them to fruit salads, compotes, pie and cake fillings. Ingredients: Calimyrna Figs, potassium sorbate and sulfur dioxide added as preservatives. Basic Preparations: Remove pits before eating or adding to recipes. There is no preparation needed for dried fruit. If used in baking, you may want to re-hydrate. To re-hydrate dried fruit, pour boiling water over the fruit and let sit covered for 5 to 10 minutes.
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