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Mission Fig

Ficus carica 'Mission' Allergen-Free
Mission Fig

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Moraceae
  • Primary Cuisine Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
  • Seasonality Late Summer to Fall (fresh), Year-Round (dried)
  • Source Fig Tree Fruit

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

A dark-skinned, sweet, and rich variety of fig, excellent fresh, dried, or in cooking.

Quel goût a le/la/l'Mission Fig ?

Le/La/L'Mission Fig a un goût very sweet, earthy, berry-like, honeyed avec des arômes fruity, sweet, slightly syrupy.

Taste
Very Sweet, Earthy, Berry-like, Honeyed
Texture
Soft, Jammy, Chewy (dried), Tiny Seed Crunch
Aroma
Fruity, Sweet, slightly Syrupy
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 1 large fig (approx 50g)
Calories74 kcal
Total Fat0.3 g
Saturated Fat0.06 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein0.75 g
Total Carbohydrate19 g
Dietary Fiber3 g
Total Sugars16 g
Calcium35 mg
Iron0.4 mg
Potassium230 mg

Le secret du chef

To easily peel fresh figs, blanch them quickly in boiling water, then plunge into ice water.

Substituts & Proportions pour Mission Fig

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Mission Fig est Other Dark Fig Varieties, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Similar sweetness and texture, slight variations in skin thickness or seediness.

Substituts pour Mission Fig avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Other Dark Fig Varieties Meilleur 1:1 Similar sweetness and texture, slight variations in skin thickness or seediness.
Dried Figs (any variety) 1:1 (rehydrate if needed) Excellent for baking, preserves, or when fresh figs are unavailable; more concentrated flavor.
Dates (Medjool) 1:1 Offers intense sweetness and a chewy, jammy texture, though without fig's unique berry notes.
Prunes (dried plums) 1:1 Provides sweetness and chewiness, especially good in cooked applications, but distinct flavor.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Mission Fig

  1. For fresh, look for soft, plump figs with no bruising.
  2. For dried, ensure they are pliable.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Mission Fig ?

  • Goat cheese
  • prosciutto
  • balsamic
  • honey
  • nuts
  • dark chocolate
  • red wine
  • salads
  • desserts.

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Mission Fig ?

Very Sweet, Earthy, Berry-like, Honeyed Fruity, Sweet, slightly Syrupy

Quel est un bon substitut pour Mission Fig ?

Le meilleur substitut est Other Dark Fig Varieties (1:1). Similar sweetness and texture, slight variations in skin thickness or seediness.

Comment choisir et conserver le Mission Fig ?

For fresh, look for soft, plump figs with no bruising. For dried, ensure they are pliable.

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