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California Black Fig

Ficus carica 'Black Mission' Allergen-Free
California Black Fig

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Moraceae
  • Primary Cuisine Mediterranean, Californian
  • Seasonality Late Summer - Fall
  • Source Fig tree fruit

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'California Black Fig ?

A variety of common fig with dark purple to black skin and sweet, jammy flesh, widely cultivated in California.

Quel goût a le/la/l'California Black Fig ?

Le/La/L'California Black Fig a un goût intensely sweet, honey-like, berry-like, earthy, slightly tart (skin) avec des arômes fruity, sweet, earthy, wine-like.

Taste
Intensely Sweet, Honey-like, Berry-like, Earthy, Slightly tart (skin)
Texture
Soft, Jammy, Chewy (seeds), Velvety (skin)
Aroma
Fruity, Sweet, Earthy, Wine-like
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 50 g (1-2 medium figs)
Calories74 kcal
Total Fat0.3 g
Saturated Fat0.05 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein0.75 g
Total Carbohydrate19 g
Dietary Fiber3 g
Total Sugars16 g
Calcium35 mg
Iron0.4 mg
Potassium232 mg

Le secret du chef

To enhance their flavor, lightly grill or roast fresh figs until caramelized. This concentrates their sweetness and adds a smoky depth.

Substituts & Proportions pour California Black Fig

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'California Black Fig est Fresh Dates, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Best for similar sweetness, texture, and use in baking or snacks.

Substituts pour California Black Fig avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Fresh Dates Meilleur 1:1 Best for similar sweetness, texture, and use in baking or snacks.
Dried Figs (rehydrated) 1:1 Good for cooked applications where fresh figs are unavailable.
Dried Plums (Prunes) 1:1 Offers similar chewy texture and deep sweetness, especially for baking.
Berries (e.g., Blackberries) 1:1 For fresh applications, provides similar color and tart-sweet balance, different texture.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'California Black Fig

  1. Choose figs that are soft to the touch but not mushy, with no visible mold or sour smell.
  2. The skin should be unbroken.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'California Black Fig ?

  • Prosciutto
  • goat cheese
  • blue cheese
  • honey
  • balsamic glaze
  • dark chocolate
  • red wine
  • nuts
  • grilled meats
  • salads.

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le California Black Fig ?

Intensely Sweet, Honey-like, Berry-like, Earthy, Slightly tart (skin) Fruity, Sweet, Earthy, Wine-like

Quel est un bon substitut pour California Black Fig ?

Le meilleur substitut est Fresh Dates (1:1). Best for similar sweetness, texture, and use in baking or snacks.

Comment choisir et conserver le California Black Fig ?

Choose figs that are soft to the touch but not mushy, with no visible mold or sour smell. The skin should be unbroken.

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