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Sour fig (Carpobrotus edulis)

Sour fig is the fleshy fruit of Carpobrotus edulis, also called Hottentot fig, and may be eaten fresh or used in preparations with a tart flavour.

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About Sour fig (Carpobrotus edulis)

Sour fig (Carpobrotus edulis) is the edible fruit of the identified plant species, also known as Hottentot fig. The parenthetical binomial distinguishes it from other plants or fruits called sour fig.

The fruit may be eaten fresh or used in food preparations. It is generally fleshy, with a tart flavour when ripe, although ripeness and handling affect its taste and texture. The catalogue entry does not specify a processed form or preparation.

Ingredient type
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English

Sour fig

English

Hottentot fig

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Sour fig (Carpobrotus edulis) nutrition & diet

Sour fig (Carpobrotus edulis) nutritional value

Reference: Ice plant/ Highway Ice Plant/ Pigface/ Hottentot Fig, fruit flesh, raw

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
108.5kcal
Protein
2.1g
Carbs
24.3g
Fat
0.3g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

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Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
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  • 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.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: FAO/INFOODS Food Composition Database for Biodiversity, version 4.0 — 0600539 ↗. 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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