Why are fresh figs so rare? Can fig butt blossom and peel be eaten?

Figs in the Mediterranean coastal countries in the legend, known as the "sacred fruit", is one of the supplies of sacrifice. It has a high nutritional value, deeply loved by modern people, and the price of figs is relatively expensive. But do you often encounter some problems when shopping and eating? Have you matured? Is it broken? Don't worry, let me answer for you!

Figs have something to do with the Bible?

In the Bible, there is a description of figs. It is said that Adam and Eve found each other naked after tasting the forbidden fruit. In shame, they picked leaves from the fig tree to cover important parts of the body. It can be seen that figs were excavated and recorded thousands of years ago. However, it is only in recent years that Taiwan's figs have been successfully planted and cultivated, and their fresh taste is better than his description of history in the book.

Figs are so nutritious!

Figs are rich in citric acid, lipase, malic acid protease and hydrolase and other substances, and contain a variety of lipids, these substances can help the human body to enhance the digestive function of food. And fig fruit contains a lot of pectin, hemicellulose and vitamins A, C, D, which can make all kinds of harmful substances in the intestinal tract adsorbed and excreted from the body. Fig, with a high nutritional value, is one of the earliest fruit trees planted by human beings. it has been cultivated for more than 5000 years, also known as the "fruit of life".

Q1: why are fresh figs so rare?

Figs are rare on the market because the shelf life is very short and it is not easy to store them. They soften quickly within 8-20 hours after harvest and must be eaten as soon as possible. Fruits must be refrigerated or even frozen immediately after harvest to keep them fresh!

Q2: can I eat a butt blossom?

The degree of buttocks blossoms indicates the degree of maturity. Buttocks blossom indicates that they are more mature and should be eaten as soon as possible compared to other grains. Otherwise, it will crack when it is overcooked.

Q3: can I eat fig peel?

Of course we can eat together. The pericarp of figs is very thin, it will be broken by a light touch, as long as it is washed clean, it does not have much effect on the body, and there are a lot of nutrients on the pericarp, which is better for your health.

Q4: which parts can I eat?

As far as the whole is concerned, after the pedicle head is partially removed, the whole one can be eaten. Seeds can also be eaten, just like sesame seeds, and the peel can be eaten after washing.

Q5: can I eat it on an empty stomach?

Sure! Figs are mainly composed of sugar, fruit acid, minerals, protein and water, of which only plant acid stimulates the intestines and stomach, but the plant acid content in figs is very low, so the overall effect on intestines and stomach is very small, so it is suitable for fasting consumption.

Q6: can I eat it when it's cracked?

You can eat it, too! Split means that he is too mature, sweetness is also the highest, so it is the best time! But be sure to eat it only when it is cleaned.