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ABOUT GREEN FIG

The blue fig which contains the blue ocean’s pureness

The scent and taste of Mu Hwadam’s green fig

Because of the unique scent of the figs some foreign countries have many lovers for this and even makes it into perfume. The soft and fresh scent resembles mangos or other tropical fruits. Due to this it upgrades the fresh flavor of the fig. People could get a little disappointed when they try the red figs that can be commonly seen at markets. Because of its week taste and its dull sweetness. However, green figs have higher sugar contents and it is more dense. For these reasons, the taste is more better. Especially, fig’s seeds have a particular texture that will not make you bored while you eat it. Moreover, you could enjoy it more when it’s made into jam.

Banane? Banana?

Muhwadam’s green figs are not the ordinarily sold red fig type. It is a type called as ‘banane’ or to pronounce it easily ‘banana’. Banane’s are a breed that is quite hard to raise. Because of its thin layer it is easy to get damaged and it is weak at insects. So, it is difficult to raise and there aren’t many places that farms it. It is a very valuable type. There are some difficulties raising them, however, the taste and sugar content is so great that you will only look for green figs.

A fruit for Beauties

Figs contain many good components for woman. So, it is aslo called as ‘Woman’s fruit’. Since that Cleopatra often enjoyed this fruit, it is also called as ‘The Beauty’s Fruit’. It is said that when Cleopatra got bitten by a poisonous snake and died many painters drew figs next to her. In Korean figs are called ‘Mu Hwa Gwa’ the origin of the word is ‘clothes’. This is because after Adam and Eve ate the fruit of the tree of knowledge they realized that they were naked so they made skirts out of fig leaves.

Fig, An exclusive fruit

Ancient Greek and Roman upper classes enjoyed figs as dessert. Moreover, for a long time figs were used as medicine due to its rich nutrients. Even in the ‘Donuibogam’ it says that it is outstanding for antioxidant, antibiosis, anti inflammatory, digestion, contispation and cardiovasulor disorders. Figs contain Vitamin E, C so it is good for the skin and there is a enzyme called pishan that helps digestion. Furthermore, it is rich in potassion so it is good for modern people since they consume many sodium. Potassium helps emit sodium and balances the alkali. It is rich in a water soluble dietary fible called pectin and helps one’s intestines to be healthy.

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