DRIED FIGS OR ANJEER

DRIED FIGS  OR  ANJEER

Figs or Anjeer as it is popularly referred to in India originated in Arabia. It grows well in areas

with hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters. Although considered a fruit, it is actually an inverted

flower and its seeds are the real fruit. It is a nutrient rich fruit which can be consumed in fresh

or dried from. Fig or Anjeer is one of the fruits high in vitamin, mineral and fiber content.

According to ancient literature, the Greeks used fig as a natural aphrodisiac. Figs were considered as

a sacred fruit and were closely associated with fertility and love. Scientifically, figs improve fertility

and libido because they are loaded with minerals like zinc, manganese and magnesium which play an important

role in boosting reproductive health.

Fresh figs are difficult to find in every season thats why  they are dried and packed so the people can

enjoy its taste in every season moreover, dried figs provides more health benefits then fresh figs.

Figs are sweet and soft. A paste of figs can be easily used as a healthy substitute for sugar. Figs

can be consumed as a fruit or it can be used to make pies, pudding, cakes, jam, jellies and preserves.

Dried figs contain phenol, Omega-3 and Omega-6. These fatty acids reduce the risk of coronary heart

disease. Furthermore, the leaves of figs have a significant effect on the level of triglycerides in a

person’s system.

Consumption of fig in the dried form became popular because of its distinct taste that gave a whole

new experience of enjoying the fruit. But more than its striking flavour, you should have it for the

multiple health benefits that it offers for eg,figs or anjeer include treatment of sexual weakness,

constipation, indigestion, piles, diabetes, cough, bronchitis, and asthma. It also helps in gaining

weight after illness.Kashmirmarket provides you the best quality of dried figs which are directly obtain

from the beautiful valley of kashmir.