Figs are an incredibly delicious fruit, with a delicate aroma and sweet flavour and high fiber content. Originally from Asia, figs are now grown across the Mediterranean and there are hundreds of different varieties. Figs have an oval or squat pear shape, and thin skin that encloses hundreds of seeds held in a succulent, softly fibrous red or purple flesh. Figs are very delicate and need gentle handling, there are two crops of figs each year however this fruit is mostly dried for consumption across all seasons. At Sahara UK Foods, you can order best quality dried figs based on your requirements.