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Dalmatia Fig Spread
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📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Dalmatia Fig Spread

Dalmatia
8.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
60
Calories
0g
Protein
13g
Sugars
10mg
Sodium
13
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Dalmatia Fig Spread is a small 8.5 oz glass jar of fig preserve that reads like a pantry-friendly nod to Mediterranean flavor. You'd find it on the jam and preserves aisle beside marmalades, honey, and specialty chutneys, and sometimes featured near imported crackers and the artisanal cheese case. Its branding leans into old-country heritage — the name Dalmatia evokes the Adriatic coast — positioning this as a slightly upscale, pantry-staple spread aimed at adults who enjoy traditional flavors: brunch hosts, home bakers, and shoppers seeking simple, fruit-forward accompaniments. Packaging is typically a clear jar with a modest label highlighting “real figs” and a short ingredient list; marketing often leans on “natural” cues rather than bold kid-focused graphics or organic certification. On a shopping trip it fits into weekend-brunch runs, holiday baking lists, or when you’re assembling a picnic or charcuterie board. Sensory notes: the spread is thick and jammy with visible seeds and fruit pieces, a glossy sheen from cooked sugar and pectin, and a sweet-tart fig flavor with warm, honeyed undertones; texture is spoonable but substantial enough to sit on toast or pair with cheese. Rituals include spooning onto warm toast, dolloping into yogurt, pairing with goat cheese on crackers, or folding into baked goods. In plain terms, it’s a processed fruit preserve — figs cooked with sugar, pectin and a few acids for texture and shelf stability — made to be convenient, long-lasting, and familiar in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 tbsp
Servings per Container: 12
Calories60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium10mg0%
Total Carbohydrate14g5%
Total Sugars13g
Protein0g
* 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

Figs, (Water,, Dried, Figs),, Sugar,, Fruit, Pectin,, Citric, Acid,, Lactic, Acid,, Ascorbic, Acid..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This is a processed fruit preserve: whole fruit cooked with added sugar, pectin and preservative acids to extend shelf life and texture. Ingredients are simple but modified from the fresh state, consistent with NOVA group 3.

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Common Questions about Dalmatia Fig Spread

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people! This spread is made primarily from figs, which are packed with natural sugars and offer some vitamins and minerals. It's low in sodium and fat, making it a sweet treat that can fit into a balanced diet, especially when enjoyed in moderation.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
holiday-baking
road-trip

Vibe:

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