California Dried Figs

Are allowed to fully ripen and partially dry on the tree for maximum natural sweetness. Once dried, the moisture is equalized, the fruit is harvested, sized and sorted. Quality fruit is washed thoroughly, inspected and packaged. Dried figs are in good supply and available year round. Dark colored figs, such as the Black Mission, are allowed to dry naturally. However, lighter figs, such as Calimyrna, Kadota, and Conadria, may be sulfured or bleached to prevent browning.

Packaging: 30-lb (13.60 kg) poly-bag lined bulk cases
Moisture: 21-30% Water activity: 0.65 to 0.75
Storage: 40-55°F (4.4 – 12.7 °C) (55% RH, max 70°F (12.1 °C)

California Fig Pieces

Easy-to-use 100% Dried Fig Pieces are typically diced (1/4 to 3/8-inch thickness; 0.64 to 0.95 cm) and and coated with dextrose, rice flour or oat flour for a free flowing product. They are available as natural pieces or flavored and colored. Fig Pieces are manufactured to buyer specifications for color and taste. Pieces are used in breads, cookies, packaged mixes, cakes, and a variety of cereals, and confectionery items.

Packaging: 20-lb (9.07 kg) poly-bag lined fiber cases
Moisture content: 20-24% Water activity: 0.65 to 0.75
Stem count: Maximum 0.5% by count
Storage: refrigeration recommended 40-55°F (4.4 – 12.7 °C) (55% RH, max 70°F (12.1 °C)

California Fig Concentrate

Made from a water extract derived by leaching dried figs with water and concentrating the extract under vacuum to a minimum of 70° Brix, Fig Concentrate is used as a natural flavoring and sweeter replacement for sucrose, corn syrup and molasses. It contains no preservatives or additives. Fig Concentrate provides natural amber color and anti-staling benefits to breads.

Packaging: 5-gal (18.92 liter) pail, 55-gal (208.14 liter) drum
Minimum 70° Brix (70% fruit soluble solids) pH: 3.8 – 4.4
Storage: 60°F -70°F (16 – 21 °C)

California Fig Powder

Light to medium brown in color with mild fig characteristics and low sweetness. Fig Powder is typically used as a binding and bulking agent. It is free flowing and contains 1% or less anti-caking agent. California Fig Powder is a cost-effective replacement for more expensive fruit powders.

Packaging: 10-lb (4.53 kg) poly-lined corrugated boxes, custom sizes
Moisture: 3-5%
Storage: 40-55°F (4.4 – 12.7 °C) (55% RH, max 70°F (12.1 °C)

California Fig Paste

Made with 100% fig, no fillers or extenders are added. The verification of stock for every lot is certified by the American Council for Food Safety Dried Fruit Association (DFA) of California prior to grinding. Fig Paste is available with seeds (regular) or seedless. Use regular paste in granola cereals and health bars to complement chewy, crunchy ingredients. The smooth texture of seedless paste makes it ideal for products where an even texture is desirable, such as fillings and puddings. In addition to fig product applications, Fig Paste may be combined with more expensive fruits to lower costs.

The smooth texture of California seedless fig paste makes it ideal for those products where smooth mouthfeel is desirable.

Packaging: 80-lb (36.28 kg) fiber case with poly-bag liner
40 lb. (18.14 kg) cases are available on request
Moisture: 24% maximum
Storage: 40-55°F (4.4 – 12.7 °C) (55% RH, max 70°F (12.1 °C)

California Fig Nuggets

Made with California Fig Paste and other ingredients, such as fruit fiber solids, dextrose, cornstarch, vegetable oil and/or glycerin., Extruded Fig Nuggets come in a range of particle sizes. They are coated with dried corn syrup for a free flowing product. In addition to natural fig flavor, a wide variety of additional fruit flavors and colors (both natural and artificial) are available. Fig Nuggets, either seedless or with seeds, may be colored and flavored.

Packaging: 30-lb (13.60 kg) poly-bag lined fiber cases
20-lb (9.07 kg) poly-bag lined fiber cases
Moisture: 16% Water activity: 0.65
Fruit content: 50-85%
Storage: 40-55°F (4.4 – 12.7 °C) (55% RH, max 70°F (12.1 °C)

California Fig Fillings

Available as is or in a range of flavors. Dense, heavy bodied Fig Fillings appropriate for extruder equipment as well as spreadable formats are available. Consult your fig supplier for specifics.

Packaging: 50-lb (22.68 kg) poly-bag lined fiber cases.
Storage: 40-55°F (4.4 – 12.7 °C) (55% RH, max 70°F (12.1 °C)