John Sigona’s Pick of the Week: California Black Mission Figs

John Sigona has been our dried fruit and nut expert for over 35 years.

John Sigona has been our dried
fruit and nut expert for
over 35 years.

California Dried Black Mission Figs

Special $2.99 (9.5 oz)

Reg. $4.79

I absolutely love California figs. Fresh figs are currently in season and we have dried figs for you all year round.

Truth is, I’m in my glories right now because I thoroughly enjoy both the fresh and the dried on any given day. Each variety characterizes a different taste experience but they’re both equally delicious. Dried figs are more concentrated with an intensely suburb flavor and a chewy-rich texture that I really enjoy.

Both dried and fresh California figs are loaded with nutritional benefits.

The following information is from the California Fig Advisory Board:

  • Fresh and dried figs contain disease-fighting antioxidants
  • Fresh and dried figs contain good amounts of calcium
  • Fresh and dried figs contain good amounts of potassium
  • Fresh and dried figs contain good amounts of iron
  • And lots of dietary fiber!
  • Multi-purpose uses are endless. Here are a few examples:
    • Easy to stuff with your favorite cheese. For example:
      • Try gorgonzola with walnuts
      • Any type of goat cheese with walnuts/pecans
    • Figs wrapped with prosciutto and served with blue cheese
    • Fig banana smoothie
    • Fig nut sandwich
    • Goat cheese fig pizza
    • Cambazola focaccia fig pizza
  • In any cereal or yogurt
  • And of course a great out of hand snack!

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