Anjeer (Dried Fig): Uses and Health Benefits

  Introduction Anjeer (Fig) is the edible fruit of Common Fig (Ficus carica) plant. It is commonly consumed as a dry fruit in India. These thumb-sized fruits have a fleshy and mildly sweet taste, with a soft and juicy interior. They have an edible green or purple peel with pink flesh. Unlike fresh figs, dry figs are sweeter and chewier. Despite their texture, they are highly nutritious and offer various health benefits. Consuming dry figs can aid in promoting healthy digestion, reducing the risk of heart disease, and regulating sugar levels in the body. Nutritional Information Figs have a composition of 73.50% carbohydrates, 4.67% protein, 0.56% fat, 3.68% dietary fiber, and provide an energy of 317.78 kcal per 100 grams. Dried figs are rich in various minerals such as strontium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, cadmium, copper, manganese, arsenic, chromium, titanium, nickel, tin, zinc, and cobalt. Dried figs serve as a reservoir of antioxidant flavonoids, encompassi...