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NUTRITION VALUE OF FIG

This page explain Fig Tree while explaining Fig Leaf. The Fig occupies a high position among fruits. Soft, sweet and puply, this delicious fruit promotes health. Fig and Olive is also relevant to the contents upto some extent. It is a pear-shaped hollow fruit, with sugary pulp and a large number of small seeds of golden color sticking to the wall of the cavity. Dried Fig has its own value and can be used in many Fig Recipe. It is variable in size and color. The ripe Fig Fruit is juicy, wholesome and delicious. however being highly perishable, it is sold in the world markets in its dry form.

An analysis of the fresh fig shows it consists good amount of moisture and little protein, fat and carbohydrats. The dry fig has a high nutritive value. Its most important food element is sugar which forms 51 to 74 per cent of the whole fruit. It can be taken in a various ways, either by itself or in combination with other food stuffsenrich their food value. When taken with white flour, it removes much of its constipating effect. It combines very well with milk. figs are often used for preparing cakes and jams. They are also made into pudding.

Many medicinal virtues have been ascribed to the fig. It is considered a restorative food which helps in quick recovery after prolonged illness. It removes physical and mental exertion and endows the body with renewed vigour and strength. It is an excellent tonic for the weak people who suffer cracks in lips, tongue and mouth.

FOOD VALUE OF FIG

Moisture 88.0 %
Protein 1.3 %
Fat 0.2 %
Minerals 0.6 %
Carbohydrates 7.6 %
Fibre 2.2 %

MINERALS and VITAMINS ( Per 100 gms edible portion of Fig)

Calcium 35 mg
Phosphorus 22 mg
Iron 0.6 mg
Vitamin C 2 mg
Vitamin A 80 IU
Smaller amounts of Vitamin B complex

Calorific Value - 80 Calories

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