dried figs of euboea
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Dried figs of Euboea
Information about dried figs
• The delicious, fig fruit is one of the prime fruits enjoyed since antiquity in the human history. It is naturally rich in health benefiting phyto-nutrients, anti-oxidants and vitamins. Dried figs, in fact, are a concentrated source of minerals and vitamins.
• Botanically figs belong to the mulberry family of Ficus.
• Scientific name: Ficus carica.
Nutritional value of dried figs
• Dried figs are rich in vitamins A, B, C and in metals such as calcium, phosphorus, potassium and iron.
• It is also worth mentioning that dried figs contain large amounts of calcium, which can reach up to the respective amounts found in milk, where 100 grams of figs can cover 17% of the recommended daily need.
