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Figs grow on the Ficus tree. Figs a re considered to be
in the Mulberry family. There are more than 150
varieties of figs are available. Because of its numerous
variety, figs are available throughout the year with an
exception of the fact of some seasonal peaks according
to the varieties.
Figs are unique from other fruits they have an eye
opening called the "ostiole" or "eye". This eye is not
connected to the tree and this eye helps the fruit's
growth by a constant communication with the environment.
There are several varieties of figs are available and
the color, the texture will differ according its
variety. some of them are, Black Mission
(blackish-purple skin and pink colored flesh), Kadota
(green skin and purplish flesh), Calimyrna
(greenish-yellow skin and amber flesh), Brown Turkey
(purple skin and red flesh), Adriatic (the variety most
often used to make fig bars, which has a light green
skin and pink-tan flesh).
Figs contributes, Lower High Blood Pressure, Lose
Weight, Fruit and Cereal Fiber Protective against
Postmenopausal Breast Cancer, Bone Density Promoter,
Cardiovascular Effects.
Figs are rich in dietary fiber, potassium and manganese.
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