Dried Figs (Anjeer)

Dried figs are one of the most nutritionally complete dry fruits you can buy. They have a complex natural sweetness that is unlike any other fruit, with notes of honey, caramel and a subtle earthiness that comes from the fig's unique flavour profile. The chewy texture and small crunchy seeds make eating one a genuinely satisfying experience.

At Noha Harvest we source dried figs that are soft and properly moist. Figs should never be hard or chalky. When you press one gently it should yield and feel slightly sticky inside, which is a sign of good quality and proper storage.

Figs have been considered medicinal food in traditional systems of health for centuries, and modern nutrition confirms much of that wisdom.

Good to know

• One of the richest plant sources of calcium for bone health
• Very high in dietary fibre which regulates digestion
• Natural laxative effect when eaten regularly, good for constipation
• Rich in polyphenol antioxidants
• Contains iron, potassium and magnesium

How people use them

• Soaked overnight and eaten on empty stomach for digestion
• Added to warm milk with honey for a nutritious bedtime drink
• In Indian and Mediterranean desserts and sweets
• Part of traditional Unani and Ayurvedic health routines
• Festive gifting during Ramadan and health-focused hampers