With the month of September it's time to eat one of the most Mediterranean fruits, the figs. Although some of you think that figs in the northern hemisphere we can eat them in spring, you should not confuse them with the brevas. The figs are fruits of the same tree, the fig tree, but they bear fruit in spring. In reality, figs are flower buds that have not given rise to fruit. These have been dormant during the winter. Today we are going to focus on him higo and to tell us what this magnificent seasonal fruit brings us.
The fresh fig, a nutritious fruit
In addition to being a tasty fruit, the fig is a very nutritious fruit. Very rich in natural sugars, fiber and minerals. The fig stands out especially for having a good level of calcium and potassium. It is complemented by other minerals such as iron, copper and magnesium. It is a perfect fruit for athletes and children since magnesium and potassium helps muscle production and recovery and improve heart rate. its high level of soluble fiber makes it be a satisfying fruit that also helps lower cholesterol levels.
Its conservation is short and it is a very fragile fruit that is interesting to eat in its season. its leather it is very sensitive to shocks and needs good handling. It is important to treat the fruits well and keep them in the refrigerator in a short period of time until consumption.
Figs in our gastronomy
Figs are basically eaten as fruit and for dessert, but they also combine perfectly with other dishes. It complements very well with all kinds of salads, especially with arugula leaves, sprouts and endives.. He also does it with cheeses, especially with fatty cheeses and nuts, like almonds and walnuts.
Figs have more prominence in desserts, such as fresh fruit but also accompanying sponge cakes, fruit salads and cookies.
Another use of figs is in jams since its high level of sugar helps this elaboration. There are other traditional elaborations such as fig breads y dried figs but we can already eat these out of season. Be that as it may, don't let the season go by without eating a close and very complete fruit like the fig.
