Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Type
Tree fruit
Berry
Season
Summer, Winter
Summer
Varieties
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Seedless Variety
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Color
Green, Purple, Red
Red
Inside Color
Pink
Red
Shape
Conical
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Sour, Tart
Origin
Western Asia
Europe
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Moist, Well-drained
Soil pH
5-76-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
Cold
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.
- The albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
- Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
- There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.
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
Russia
Other Countries
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Top Importer
France
Germany
Top Exporter
Turkey
Russia