Fig bread is one of the oldest typical recipes and is believed to have come from Arab influence. Its intense energy value makes this bread one of the most important foods.
Contrary to what we should all expect, this fig bread does not include flour or wheat among its ingredients. In order to make the most of the harvest, wheat flour was replaced with finely crushed dried figs until they became a dense and compact mass.
The ingredients to make this bread are:
- Dried figs
- Almonds
- Walnuts
- Hazelnuts
- Raisins
- Fennel
- Sesame
Benefits of fig bread
Its greatest benefit is the nutritional value it provides to our body. In addition to being a product that does not contain dyes or chemical compounds to extend its duration, it is a natural product whose production is defined as artisanal.
Among its properties we can highlight that for every 100 grams of fig bread it provides:
- 350 calories
- 220 mg of calcium
- 100 mg of magnesium
- 3.5 mg iron
- 850 mg potassium
Another benefit of fig bread is that it is a gluten-free food. So, it is ideal for consumption by people allergic to this protein.
And if you are vegan you will love it, since it adapts perfectly to the demands of your diet.
Fig bread is a tradition at the change of season. When this bread appears on our table it is synonymous with saying goodbye to summer. Prepare for the arrival of autumn with great joy by bringing fig bread to your table.
