Figs are nutrient-rich fruits high in natural sugars, minerals (potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, copper), soluble fiber, and antioxidant vitamins A and K. They have a unique sweet taste, soft chewy texture, and edible seeds. Fresh figs are perishable, so they are often dried, creating a sweet and nutritious fruit that can be enjoyed year-round. There are many fig varieties, including the Darham Fig and Sadyek figs. Figs were used as a natural sweetener before refined sugars, and have been cultivated since ancient times in the Middle East
