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Mountain figs
Organic
Turkey
Our dried Smyrna figs come from the mountains of south-west Turkey. Six family farmers grow them there and gently dry the fruit in the sun. This traditional method of processing results in fruit with an intense flavour. They are neither sulphured nor sweetened with sugar.
We source these dried mountain figs through the Turkish organic pioneer OTS Organik. The company has been promoting organic farming in Turkey since 2009. OTS is one of the first external partners with whom we have implemented the gebana model.
We source these dried mountain figs through the Turkish organic pioneer OTS Organik. The company has been promoting organic farming in Turkey since 2009. OTS is one of the first external partners with whom we have implemented the gebana model.
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Use & preparation
- Sweet mountain figs aren’t just great as a snack; they can also be used as a sugar substitute in baking: chop them finely and use the same amount in place of sugar.
- More ideas for using dried fruit.
Storage & shelf life
Store the dried fruit in a dry, cool place away from light – ideally in a cool cellar. Alternatively, during the winter months, you can store dried figs on the balcony, protected from frost – for example, in a polystyrene box. The cold protects the dried fruit from pests such as food moths. The figs are still edible even if a white coating forms. This is simply fructose that has dried on the surface.
| Nutrition table per 100g | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 1162kJ/277kcal |
| Fat | 1.3 g |
| of which saturates | 0.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 55 g |
| of which sugar | 55 g |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Sustainability and supply chain
Producers
Grown by 6 family farmers on an average of 4 ha in the region around Aydin in Turkey.
Cultivation
Organic, sun-dried, irrigated fields, manually harvested.
Processing
Manually sorted.
Purchasing & Logistics
Purchasing from exporter since 2020.
Transport: by lorry from Turkey to Switzerland via Bulgaria.
