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Organic Black Mission Figs, 11 OZ
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📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic

Organic Black Mission Figs, 11 OZ

AURORA PRODUCTS
Available at Whole Foods
130
Calories
1g
Protein
20g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
5g
Fiber
7
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You might grab a jar of organic Black Mission figs from the specialty or baking aisle for charcuterie boards, weekend brunches, or holiday recipes. The product reads wholesome and slightly indulgent — chewy, glossy figs preserved in oil — and the simple ingredient list suggests whole fruit combined with a culinary oil, indicating a processed-but-not-ultra-processed item.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 5 PIECES
Servings per Container: 8
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate28g10%
Dietary Fiber5g18%
Total Sugars20g
Protein1g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

ORGANIC, BLACK, MISSION, FIGS, (ORGANIC, SUNFLOWER, OIL)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

The jar contains whole dried figs plus sunflower oil, so it combines a minimally processed food with a processed culinary ingredient; this fits NOVA Group 3 (processed foods) rather than ultra-processed, since there are no industrial formulations or additives.

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Common Questions about Organic Black Mission Figs, 11 OZ

Absolutely, but let's unpack that a bit! Organic Black Mission Figs are a great source of dietary fiber, which is fantastic for digestion. They’re naturally sweet, so while they do have a fair amount of sugar, it’s not the same as added sugars found in many snacks. Think of them as a wholesome treat rather than a health food.

Perfect For

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$8.29
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