How to Store Dried Mission Figs?

The black mission fig isn’t exactly black. The skin of this fig is a deep, dark purple. The exterior color enhances the vibrancy of the pink interior of the fig. This variety of fig has a super sweet flavor that makes it taste like a culinary indulgence. This delectable fruit was first planted in the United States in 1768 by Franciscan Missionaries, which explains why this fruit is also known as a mission fig.

Storing Mission Figs

If you order this fruit in bags, the bags have a shelf life of up to one year when stored in a cool, dry place. One bag of our dried mission figs contains 50 to 60 pieces of fruit which equals out to approximately 15 servings. If you purchase the figs in bulk or want to package individual serving size packs from a bag, you should use airtight containers or heavy-duty plastic bags to store the figs in. It’s still essential that the bags be kept out of direct sunlight.

Health Benefits

Mission figs are a good source of fiber, magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, potassium calcium and vitamins A and K. They contain no sodium or fat. The vitamins and nutrients in dried figs give them multiple health benefits. Adding mission figs to your diet can be beneficial to your heart and digestive health. Figs can aid in fertility. The calcium content in figs along with some of the other nutrient they contain can help strengthen bones and aid in the prevention of osteoporosis. Figs can help regulate blood pressure and be a beneficial addition to a weight-loss diet. They can also be included in a diabetic diet. The antioxidants in dried figs can help reduce the risk of cancer and improve the healthiness of skin and hair.

Using Dried Figs

A black mission fig eaten by itself is a wonderfully sweet and satisfying snack. However, there are many other ways to enjoy this flavorful fruit. It can be rehydrated and used in recipes as you would fresh figs. You can use dried figs in entrees, desserts, appetizers and to make relish, jam and flavorful sauces.