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Fig paste

Fig paste is a dense, sticky preparation of crushed or processed figs, often dried, used as a sweet ingredient or filling.

Fig paste — illustrative ingredient image

About Fig paste

Fig paste is a thick preparation made by crushing or processing figs, often dried figs, into a cohesive mass. It is typically brown to dark brown, dense, sticky, and visibly seeded or slightly grainy, with a concentrated sweet, fruity flavour. Texture varies with the figs used and the degree of processing.

It is used as a sweet ingredient or filling and may be sold as a block, soft paste, or packaged preparation. Some products contain only figs, while others may include additional ingredients or differ in moisture. The name alone does not specify a recipe, so the formulation of a particular product matters.

Ingredient type
whole food

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French

Pâte de figues

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Fig paste nutrition & diet

Fig paste nutritional value

Product example: FIG FRUIT PASTE (RUTHERFORD & MEYER)

Per 100 g of this specific product as recorded by USDA, per 100 g.

Calories
333kcal
Protein
0.0g
Carbs
83.3g
Fat
0.0g

A product-specific label example, not a generic average. Formulations can change; use the nutrition label on the product being eaten.

Nutrition varies with the use of fresh or dried figs, moisture level, and any added ingredients. Compare products in the same form and check whether the paste is a single-ingredient preparation.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central branded product — FIG FRUIT PASTE ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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