Black Mission figs are extremely sweet (sometimes they even ooze a bit of syrup, which you should take as a very good sign when picking or buying them).
Despite their name, they aren't black—more of an insanely deep blue-purple that is gorgeous in its own right.
Inside they are beautifully pink.
Golden figs vs mission figs
There are hundreds of varieties of figs in the world, but generally, at Iran markets, they can be divided into two kinds: green and black.
The black figs are the most reliable for eating fresh.
These are mainly Black Mission and Brown Iranian varieties.
Missions can be exquisite, and Iran is usually very good if you are sure to get them very ripe.
You can tell the difference between the two because the Missions are generally smaller and a dark purple, almost black.
Iranian are usually bigger and paler.
Green figs can be either hardly worth the effort or among the best fig,s you’ll ever taste.
Among the latter are Adriatic, which has tender skin and a strawberry jam center.
Black mission figs vs.Turkish figs nutrition
Black Mision and Turkish Green Figs are two types of fig fruit among various other colors.
Fig fruit is seen in various other colors like purple, red, yellow, and white too.
Fig fruit reveals its color after they are picked up during its ripened stage.
They are available in various sizes like small, medium, and large.
The main difference between black and green figs is that they differ in their physical properties and origin.
Black Figs are first cultivated in the United States, whereas Green Figs are from Egypt.
They differ in their appearances and change in their color.
Black Figs evolved from red to brown and eventually, they turn into Black Figs.
Green Figs are first seen as pink to pale green and gradually they become Green Figs.
Best dried figs
The world’s finest Sun Dried Figs from Iran, The oldest fruit in the world.
What are dried figs ? Figs are one of the miracles of Mother Nature and the story of Iran Sun-Dried Figs is an ancient one.
Figs are considered to be a divine and sacred fruit, the fruit of heaven in all religions and cultures, that has been rewarding humanity for thousands of years with its incomparable flavor.
It has always been considered the symbol of affluence and plentifulness.
The Latin name of edible fig (Ficus Carica) comes from Estehban Region where the world’s finest dried fruits grow in Iran.
The crisp texture and delicate flavor, long shelf life, and versatility of Iranian Dried Figs have made them eagerly sought after the world over.
Dried Turkish figs vs mission figs
I usually feel mission figs are rich in sugar, and more honey-like compare to Brwon Turkish figs.
On the other hand, Turkish figs are more earthy with better flavor and smell.
Turkish dried figs, on the other hand, are more natural besides being tasty.
For these reasons, Turkish figs are demanded all around the globe.
To sustain this demand, measures are taken to ensure the quality of Turkish dried figs.
In recent decades, the traditional technique is further enhanced by modern techniques.
For example, Turkish figs are still dried by sunlight, but not in the open air, now they are dried in a greenhouse to ensure a sterile environment.
Turkish figs are also screened with UV light to detect low-quality products once the drying is over.
Turkish figs are healthier because of two factors.
First of all, Turkish figs are dried using sunshine and the second factor is that many modern techniques are employed in washing, drying, packaging, storage, and delivery.
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