Fruit Product | Vegan Vegetarian Gluten Free

Fig Juice

Ficus carica Allergen-Free
Fig Juice

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Moraceae
  • Primary Cuisine Mediterranean
  • Seasonality Late Summer - Fall (fresh figs), Year-Round (juice)
  • Source Figs

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Definition

A sweet beverage extracted from fresh or dried figs, offering a unique fruity flavor with notes of honey and berry.

Sensory Profile

TasteSweet, Fruity, Honey-like, Berry notes
TextureSyrupy, Viscous, Smooth
AromaSweet, Earthy, Fruity
AcidityLow

Technical Metrics

Nutrition Facts

Per 240ml
Calories60 kcal
Total Fat0.1g
Saturated Fat0g
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg
Protein0.5g
Total Carbohydrate15g
Dietary Fiber0.3g
Total Sugars14g
Calcium18mg
Iron0.1mg
Potassium230mg

Chef’s Secret

Reducing fig juice slightly intensifies its sweetness and creates a lovely glaze for meats or a syrup for desserts.

Substitutions

Best Match

Prune Juice

1:1

Closest in sweetness, viscosity, and digestive benefits; different flavor profile.

Date Syrup (diluted)

1:1

Good for sweetness and syrupy texture, adds a distinct date flavor.

Apple Juice

1:1

For general fruit juice sweetness, but lighter body and different flavor.

Pomegranate Juice

1:1

Adds fruity notes with some tartness, visually similar color.

Buying Guide

Choose 100% pure fig juice with no added sugars for best quality.

Flavor Pairings

Cheese boards Yogurt Smoothies Pork Lamb Desserts Cocktails.