Expert Healthy figs with many minerals

High magnesium content in figs
For a long time, figs were among the most exotic fruits in Germany. Today, figs are available in every supermarket and are increasingly used as a culinary ingredient in food. This also benefits the health, because figs have many healthy ingredients. The news agency "dpa" informs in a recent communication about the culinary and health benefits of the figs.

Figs are often eaten pure in their countries of origin, but they can also be used as an ingredient in numerous dishes. They supply the body with many important minerals such as magnesium, calcium or iron. The fruits are according to the "dpa" veritable magnesium bombs. In addition, there is a high proportion of fiber, which promotes digestion. However, the relatively high content of carbohydrates also causes a high calorie intake, which is why the consumption of figs should be kept in moderation in any case existing weight problems.

Figs can score with a high content of magnesium and other minerals. (Image: Pakhnyushchyy / fotolia.com)

Figs as ingredients in the salad or as an accompaniment to game and lamb
In addition to the direct consumption of fruits, according to the news agency "dpa" also offers a processing of figs in salads with rocket, tomatoes and pine nuts on. In addition, figs can be used to create a delicious appetizer by cutting the fruit crosswise, stuffing it with goat's cheese and wrapping it with ham. The whole comes then in the oven until the cheese begins to melt. Also, figs can be served as an addition to game, lamb, fish and vegetables such as fennel or aubergine, reports the "dpa".

Quickly process fresh figs
To preserve the full taste of the figs, they should be processed as soon as possible according to the news agency after the acquisition. Because when stored, the fruits quickly lose their aroma. Fresh figs should be soft, but not mushy, the "dpa" continues. A dark color is here an expression of maturity. In general, the color of the skin varies from green to a dark purple, while the flesh is whitish pink to red. The skin and kernels of the figs can also be consumed. Often, however, the fresh figs are cut in the middle, only to spoon the fresh pulp from the inside of the shell. (Fp)