About
Don't let the season pass you by! A summer specialty, look for fresh figs, one of the sweetest fruits, from early June through late August. Eat whole, peeled or unpeeled; the tiny seeds inside are edible.
Varieties
Black Mission
Dark purple skins with light strawberry colored flesh.
Calimyrna
Yellowish-green on the outside with pale pink flesh.
Kadota
Green skins with amber colored flesh; slightly less sweet than the other two varieties.
Nutrition Information:
• Great source of fiber
For complete nutritional information, click here.
Additional Information
• Why Eat It - Selection - Storage - Preparation
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