Fresh Figs

Grown in a totally natural way, never treated and full of sun

The honeyed sweetness of late summer enclosed in a soft and fragrant pulp, a little treasure chest of sunshine to be enjoyed even with the peel.

Fresh Figs: Authenticity and Artisanal Flavor

Our fresh figs are grown entirely naturally, never treated, and harvested in the sun at the perfect point of ripeness. Their flesh is soft, juicy, and intensely sweet, almost honeyed, encased in a thin, delicate skin. Because of their authenticity, we recommend eating them with their skin, where their aroma and precious nutrients are concentrated. They are a fleeting and precious fruit, a symbol of the end of summer and the transition to autumn, available for a short time and therefore even more eagerly awaited. Their natural sweetness makes them perfect enjoyed plain as a delicious snack. Versatile and elegant, they are also ideal for refined sweet and savory pairings.
 
 
 

The roots of this fruit are deep in tradition

The fig is one of the oldest cultivated fruit trees, present in the Mediterranean basin for thousands of years and cited in the sacred texts of numerous cultures. The Greeks and Romans considered it a prized and nutritious fruit, a symbol of abundance and fertility, and consumed it both fresh and dried as a winter reserve. In the Mediterranean countryside, the fig has always been a generous presence, offering shade and sweet fruit without requiring special care. Its cultivation has spread throughout the Mediterranean region, where each region has developed prized local varieties. The famous pairing with prosciutto has its roots in rural tradition, which loved to combine the sweetness of the fruit with the savory flavor of the cured meat. An ancient fruit that holds centuries of history and gastronomic culture.
 
 
 

Choosing Fresh Figs Means Taking Care of Yourself

Fresh figs are a nutritious and energizing fruit, rich in easily assimilated natural sugars, making them an excellent tonic. They are a good source of fiber, which promotes intestinal regularity and a feeling of satiety. They provide valuable minerals such as potassium, calcium, and magnesium, which are beneficial for bone and muscle health. They also contain antioxidants, particularly in the peel, which help fight free radicals. Enjoying them with the peel, as recommended, allows you to fully benefit from their fiber and protective nutrients. Although sweet and delicious, they are a valuable fruit to include in a balanced way in a healthy, seasonal diet.
 
 
 

How to Best Use: Fresh Figs

• THE CLASSIC FIGS AND HAM: The ultimate late summer combination: cut the figs in half and serve them with slices of Raw mountain ham from Tuscia, for an appetizer that enhances the sweet-salty contrast.
• DELICIOUS APPETIZER WITH CHEESE AND WALNUTS: Serve them next to a creamy Stracchino from Etruscan Lazio with a handful of Organic Sorrento Walnuts shelled and a drizzle of Pressed Wildflower Honey from the Treja Valley.
• NATURAL AND REFINED DESSERT: Enjoy them plain with the peel as a dessert at the end of a meal, or combine them with a square of 71% Organic Dark Chocolate for a simple and elegant dessert.

Ingredients

Fresh figs.
 
 
 

Nutritional Values ​​(average values ​​per 100g of product)

• Energy: 310 kJ / 74 kcal
• Fat: 0,3 g, of which saturated fatty acids 0,06 g
• Carbohydrates: 16 g, of which sugars 16 g
• Fiber: 2,9 g
• Protein: 0,8 g
• Salt: 0,0 g

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