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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

The Forktionary Angle

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Definition

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

Sensory Profile

TasteVery Sweet, Earthy, Berry-like, Honeyed
TextureSoft, Jammy, Chewy (dried), Tiny Seed Crunch
AromaFruity, Sweet, slightly Syrupy
AcidityLow

Technical Metrics

Nutrition Facts

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

Chef’s Secret

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

Substitutions

Best Match

Other Dark Fig Varieties

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.

Buying Guide

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

Flavor Pairings

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