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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

O Que É California Black Fig?

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

Qual o Sabor de California Black Fig?

California Black Fig tem um sabor intensely sweet, honey-like, berry-like, earthy, slightly tart (skin) com aromas de 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

Informação Nutricional

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

Segredo do Chef

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

Substitutos e Proporções de California Black Fig

O melhor substituto para California Black Fig é Fresh Dates, usado na proporção de 1:1. Best for similar sweetness, texture, and use in baking or snacks.

Substitutos para California Black Fig com proporções
Substituto Proporção Melhor para
Fresh Dates Melhor 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.

Como Escolher e Armazenar 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.

O Que Combina Bem Com California Black Fig?

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

Perguntas frequentes

Qual o sabor de California Black Fig?

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

Qual é um bom substituto para California Black Fig?

O melhor substituto é Fresh Dates (1:1). Best for similar sweetness, texture, and use in baking or snacks.

Como escolher e armazenar 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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