Pear and Fig Facts
Facts
Facts about
- The first pear tree was planted in North America in 1620.
- The Chinese considered the pear fruit to be a symbol of immortality.
- This fruit was used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
Turkey
Other Countries
Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
France
Top Exporter
China
Turkey
