The seasoning figs of Donna Francesca are a surprise: able to accompany very different types of dishes and recipes, but also very pleasant to the palate with raw foods, fruits, vegetables and leafy vegetables.

Crafted traditionally with 100% Italian figs.

Available in 150gr, 290gr and 700gr.

CULTIVAR: Various cultivar

INGREDIENTS: 100% Italian figs without any preservatives, thickening and colouring additives; the product is naturally sweet and it does not contain any added sugar

GEOGRAPHICAL AREA OF PRODUCTION: Province of Bari, Apulia, Italy

ALTITUDE OF FIG TREE GROVES: 200 to 380 metres above the level of the sea, at the border between pre-Murgia and High Murgia

HARVEST: From June to August

HARVESTING TECHNIQUES: Manual, directly from the tree in wicker
baskets

DRYING AND STORAGE: Solar drying; stored in stainless steel
containers

SELECTION: Manual selection of the figs

COLOR: Deep dark brown

DENSITY: Very high

HOW TO STORE: Store in a cool, dry place, away from light and heat sources.

SHELF-LIFE: 3 years

PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES: the Seasoning Figs is produced by slow-cooking figs at low heat, continuously stirring. This type of cooking allows for the evaporation of vegetation liquids and the concentration of sugars into a thick syrup.

PRESERVING METHODS: the Seasoning Figs is filtered and left to cool down naturally. It is subsequently stored in dark glass containers and away from heat sources to preserve intact its natural organoleptic qualities. The Seasoning Figs is safe, namely it cannot be altered by microorganisms, because of its naturally high sugar content.

TASTE: the Seasoning Figs has a very sweet and characteristic taste of extract. Its intense scent is reminiscent of dried prunes, honey, cocoa powder, dates, dried figs and raisins. It has spicy notes of cinnamon and caramel. The sweetness of Seasoning Figs has a fresh counterpart flavor which produces a harmonious balance with its delicate flavor. The ending note is very persistent and reminiscent of dried fruit.

PAIRINGS: Excellent on salads, raw or cooked vegetables, stews, fish, cheese, desserts, fruit and with ice-cream. Exquisite in cocktails, the Seasoning Figs is the irreplaceable signature ingredient in traditional Christmas pastries from Apulia.