Fresh fig is the process by which the fig fruit turns from a green structure on the tree to a ripe state by changing its color and becoming larger. Its dark green color matures and turns into light pistachio green or yellow, depending on the type. Fresh figs become softer and shrink when held by hand, thus reducing their hardness. Fresh figs that are not fully ripe retain their hardness, and when consumed in this way, the fig milk, which is abundant in its structure, can cause sores in your mouth. For this reason, fresh figs should not be picked before they are fully ripe. Well-ripened fresh figs can be consumed with their outer container. The outer shell of fully ripe fresh figs can also be peeled easily.
In this article, we will explain how to preserve dried figs.
Figs that reach maturity begin to lose their volume and turn brown after 5-6 days. The stem part, which is attached to the tree for a few days, dries thoroughly and breaks off from the tree. The fig naturally dries, falls to the bottom and is collected.
How to Store Dried Figs
Dried figs are a food loved by everyone with their delicious and sugary taste. Besides, it is not easy to consume too much. For this reason, it is necessary to store figs. We will tell you how to store figs.
Dried Figs Can Be Stored in the Refrigerator and Freezer
If dried figs will not be consumed in a short time, it is best to keep them in the refrigerator. Dried figs can be stored in the refrigerator and consumed for a year.
Dried figs stored in the freezer can maintain their freshness and softness for a long time.
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If you do not have space in your fridge for dried figs or if you will consume them in a short time, you can store them in a clean glass jar. It is sufficient to keep it away from moisture and pests. If the storage period is prolonged, the outside of the figs will naturally begin to be covered with a layer of white flour, which is a completely natural process and does not pose any problem.
You can also store with bay leaves
Bay leaf naturally provides protection. Thanks to the scent it emits among the figs, it keeps pests away and prevents worms. You can store your figs for a longer time by placing bay leaves between the figs you store.
If you do not store dried figs correctly, after a certain period of time, worms and mold may appear on figs that are not dried well enough. The amount of dryness at the time of growth is also effective in storing dried figs.
As FUY’s Nature, we collect our dried figs at the most appropriate dryness rate and lay the ones that are not completely dry in the sun again to ensure that they reach the appropriate dryness and humidity level.
Dried figs can also be preserved with bay leaves. In fact, since dried figs are a very durable product, they are also very easy to store or preserve.
Also dried fig milk 🙂
By placing our collected and selected figs in our cold storage until they are sold, we enjoy the first taste and flavor all year long.You can reach high quality dried figs.
