Fig - Green
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Origin - Israel
Average weight - 28 grams
Introduction
The green fig (brevas nazaret) originates from Israel and has a bright green flesh and a striking red centre pulp.
History
Nazaret is a fig cultivar of the San Pedro type Ficus Carica who grow commercially in Israel for export as a fresh fig to the European market and now the UK.
Regions
Currently, the green fig has only been spotted growing commercially in Israel.
Flavours & Texture
Imagine a super sweet fresh brown fig with a less nutty taste. The skin is resistant, elastic, and shiny, apple-green in colour with lenticels.
Preparation
Gently wipe the outer skins with a damp cloth, trim off the stem if it's hard, then either keep whole or cut in half from top to bottom. You can have it raw or you can slice it and add it to a fruit salad.
Nutritional Value
Figs are low in calories and are a good source of fibre, iron, and vitamins.
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Calories per 100g |
74 kcal |
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Fat |
0.3 g |
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Carbohydrates |
19 g |
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Fiber |
2.9 g |
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Protein |
0.8 g |
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Iron |
2.1 % of the RDI |
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Potassium |
7 % of the RDI |
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Vitamin C |
3.3 % of the RDI |
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Vitamin A |
2.8 % of the RDI |
SHIPPING
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We offer Free Next Working Day Delivery on all orders over £75 including our selection boxes.
Our shipping rates are as follows:-
England - £6.95
Scotland - £9.95
Northern Ireland - £9.95
Customers are responsible for being present at the shipping address provided on the date selected at checkout. Exotic Fruits are not responsible for any missed or attempted deliveries that must be rearranged by the customer.
All orders are packed in cardboard boxes with a biodegradable packing pellets to protect the fruit during transit, unfortunately we do not offer a gift wrapping or send the fruit in a gift basket as this may cause toe bruise during transit..
RETURNS
Let's start by stating the obvious. Since our produce is perishable we cannot accept returns.
That said, we want every customer to be happy so we do offer vouchers, refunds and replacements at our sole discretion if your fruit has arrived inedible. If you would like to report an item which has become damaged or perished during transit, please:- We are not responsible for products that spoil if there is not someone to receive your delivery on the date that you request it, full tracking is provided and can be requested anytime after dispatch.
