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Fig
Also known as: figs
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Figs are a whole-food fruit. Naturally high in sugars and fiber.
Found in
813 products
What it is
Fruit of the common fig tree (Ficus carica); eaten fresh or dried.
Whole-food fruit; provides fiber, minerals, and natural sugars.
Why it's flagged
- high natural sugar (especially dried)
- rare fig allergy
What regulators actually say
"Ficus carica (fig) has been used traditionally for nutritional and medicinal purposes; its fruit is rich in fiber and polyphenols."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Whole food; no additive regulation required.
European Union — EFSA
Whole food; no additive authorization required.
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