Shiloh Farms: Turkish Figs 9 Oz (6 Pack)

Turkish dried figs are the original Smyrna cultivar, a species which requires pollination for the fruit to set. The large, sweet, light colored variety known as "Sarilop" are grown for drying purposes and are grown near the Aegean Sea. Turkey is the world's leading producer of dried figs. They have no fat, no sodium or cholesterol. Figs provide more fiber than any other common fruit or vegetable. The fiber is both soluble and insoluble. Figs are not harvested until they ripen fully and begin to dry on the branches of the trees, generally from mid-August to mid-September. The fruit is then picked and spread under the hot Aegean sun for more intensive drying. Figs are not treated with any additives or preservatives. Turkish figs are always natural. They are then stored in cold storage until they are packaged and shipped to your store or you. Dried figs have one of the highest contents of polyphenols - substances thought to offer the benefit of reduced cancer risk. Fig consumption has also been increasing due to the fruit's recognized high mineral and ferrous material content. Figs are an important source of essential amino acids and vitamins, and significant amounts of calcium. In 1942 a group of like-minded people gathered on a farm in Western New York and founded the Shiloh Community. Their common goal was to live and work together in health and harmony. To help support themselves and sustain their lifestyle they created a bakery and became known for their hearty, healthy all-natural products. Organic certification had not yet been invented. This was the beginning of SHILOH FARMS.