Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Eczema, Headaches, Hives, Redness of eyes, Sneezing, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation
Recommeded for
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Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Type
Tree fruit
Fruit vegetable
Season
Summer, Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Big Bertha, Yolo Wonder, Yankee and Fat n Sassy
Seedless Variety
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Color
Green, Purple, Red
Green
Inside Color
Pink
Light Green
Shape
Conical
Irregularly oval
Texture
Fleshy
Crispy
Taste
Sweet
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Origin
Western Asia
Central America, Mexico, South America
Grows on
Trees
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Loam
Soil pH
5-75.5-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
Warm
Facts about
- Fig tree is considered as a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness.
- The fig is made up of 55% of natural sugar so they are the sweetest fruits.
- Figs are used as a fat substitute in recipes.
- Colored bell peppers are sweeter as compared to green bell pepper.
- The inner white colored cavity is rich source of flavonoids and is edible.
- Red bell peppers have more nutrients as compared to green bell peppers.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
Turkey
China
Other Countries
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Egypt, Indonesia, Israel, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Romania, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
France
United States of America
Top Exporter
Turkey
Canada