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Fig-Tastic: Forgotten Super food

  Fig is a fruit tree of the Moraceae family. The fig tree spreads by means of its bloom, which is a simple white pom- pom of a green colour, but if the tree is cut at the node, the tree spreads by means of its branches. Its fruit is an edible fruit that is eaten by humans and animals (Valera 2017). Figs are eaten in the many forms and were also eaten by the ancient people of Greece and Phoenicia (Pyla and Weichselman 2005). Ficus carica is a native species to the Mediterranean region, found throughout Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Ficus carica is a small tree, up to 12 feet tall and has a number of edible fruits, including figs. They are all considered edible by humans. Fruits are edible and are easily eaten raw or cooked, they are a source of high-quality protein, and they are a great source of vitamins. The fig tree production is mainly limited to cultural and religious festivals in Italy, Spain, France, Portugal and Greece. The fig tree is used for its high content of vitam