California produced over 30 million pounds of dried figs in 1997. All dried figs harvested in the United States are grown in California's Central Valley. Figs provide more fiber than any other common fruit or vegetable. The fiber in figs is both soluble and insoluble. Both types of fiber are important for good health.
Figs have nutrients especially important for today's busy lifestyles.
And, they have no fat, no sodium, and no cholesterol. Recent research has shown that California figs also have a high quantity of polyphenol antioxidants. California figs ripen to complete sweetness right on the tree and partially dry there before falling to the ground to complete the drying. After harvest, the figs are inspected and packaged. Packaging includes rings of figs tightly packed and overwrapped, moisture-proof bags, wrapped finger packs, plastic cups or bulk.