Like figs?

Naturally grown Turkish figs are ripening on the mature tree at Buckingham Garden in Henrico Co. Try them, figs are rare, delicate and compliment other Agriberry fruits.

Marketed exclusively by Agriberry at select farm market locations, and Secco's in Carytown.

Below is an excerpt about figs from www.welovesuperfoods.com

Health Benefits:

• Figs have the highest overall mineral content of all common fruits. A 40 gram (1/4 cup) serving provides 244 mg of potassium (7% of the DV) (four figs will contain slightly more than one cup of orange juice), 53 mg of calcium (6% of the DV) (ounce for ounce, figs have more calcium than milk) and 1.2 mg of iron (6% of the DV).
• Good source of Vitamins A, B, and C
• Contain pectin
• High in antioxidants
• According to Gabriel Cousens, M.D., figs help increase serotonin.
• Figs are high in fiber, providing 20% of the Daily Value - more dietary fiber per serving than any other common dried or fresh fruit. Of the approximately five grams of fiber per serving of figs, four grams are insoluble and one gram is water-soluble.
• Contain ficin, a proteolytic (protein breaking) enzyme similar to papain in papayas and bromelin in fresh pineapple. Proteolytic enzymes split long chain protein molecules into subunits.
• Good source of the indigestible food fiber lignin which retains water and helps bulk up the stool. Together, lignin and ficin make dried figs an efficient laxative food.
• Figs are fat-free, sodium-free and, like other plant foods, cholesterol-free.

Suggested Uses:

• Figs can be substituted for raisins or prunes in some recipes where a variation is welcomed.
• Blend into smoothie as a whole-food sweetener.
• Chop into small pieces to sweeten your trail mix.
• Use in your favorite dessert recipe.
• Add to your favorite granola recipe.
• Just eat 'em!