Dried figs from Kalamata

Dried fig is an important potassium source and because of this, it balances tension and blood pressure. It prevents cardiovascular diseases. It beautifies the skin and also has a hematinic feature. It allows the ovular cells to hatch in women and makes it easier to get pregnant.

Figs are grown only in few countries. Turkey is one of these countries and a big producer. Turkish climate and Turkey's drying/processing technologies makes Turkish origin figs frequently wanted product. Dried apricots from Turkey is an export product of Turkish exporter Tarege Trade.

Productinformation Figs are harvested in late summer, especially in the mediterranean area. The fig trees, male and female, are pollinated through the fig wasp: Actually, the insects try to deposit their eggs on its leaves. But in the process, only the pollination is taking place - there is no harm done through any infestation by the larvae of the fig wasp. Figs remain on their trees until they are fully ripe – when they drop down, they get immediately picked up and are dried in the sun. But before the actual packaging of the dryfruit-fig they get tested under ultraviolet light - to make sure there aren’t any signs of mold. Figs are more known for ending up as delicious dried fruits because they can’t be stored untreated over a long period of time. Origin Growing areas of figs include mostly arabic countries – and Turkey. But also in Greece and in the mediterrenean region fig fruits are available on a larger level

It will be a surprise for the greatest gourmet. Each of the six figs has been hand cut and stuffed by hands full of love for sweets. In the chocolate box you will find figs stuffed with roasted hazelnut, roasted almond and orange peel. After stuffing, the figs are wrapped in Belgian dark chocolate, which breaks the sweetness of the core. These combinations are not accidental, it is a well-developed composition not to disappoint anyone who is looking for original flavors.