• What does it taste like? Black Mission Figs have a sweet and luscious flavor with notes of honey, caramel, and a hint of berry.
• What does it smell like? Black Mission Figs emit a sweet and fragrant aroma that is reminiscent of honey, jam, and a subtle earthiness.
• What does it feel like? When ripe, Black Mission Figs are plump, with a (purple/blue) smooth outer skin and a (red) gooey, juicy inner flesh that contains many edible seeds.
• Where does it grow? Black Mission Figs are primarily grown in Mediterranean climates, including regions such as California in the United States, Spain, Italy, and Greece, where the warm and dry weather is conducive to their cultivation.
• How do you eat it? To enjoy Black Mission Figs, simply rinse them, remove the stem, and savor their sweet and succulent flesh either on their own as a delightful snack, incorporate them into salads, desserts, or cheese platters, or even use them in cooking to add a touch of natural sweetness and complexity to savory dishes.