Fig also fake in the market! Expert told how to identify real and fake

Khandva. Nowadays the demand for figs in the market is increasing rapidly. People are buying it a lot as beneficial for health. Dried figs i.e. dry figures are especially used to increase strength, repair digestion and remove blood loss, but the problem is that fake and adulterated figs are also being sold in large quantities in the market. Their consumption can be harmful for health. Dr. Anil Patel, a resident of Khandwa, tells Local 18 that if customers take a little care, then the real and fake figs can be easily identified. Let’s know about it in detail.

Why is fake figs dangerous?
To make figs sweet and attractive, many times traders use sugar syrup, artificial color or chemical in it. In some places, chemicals are also applied to brighten the figs of cheap and poor quality. Eating such figs can affect the digestive system. There may be problems with gas, stomach pain and vomiting. Kidney and liver can suffer damage when consumed for a long time. That is, instead of improving health, it works to spoil health.

Identification of real figs

According to Dr. Anil Patel, while buying figs, you can make a difference between fake and real figs by paying attention to some things.

1. Note the color
The color of real figs is light brown or light golden. Fake or adulterated figs look more bright or dark as color is added to them.

2. Size and texture

The size of the real fig is not the same, some are large and some are small.
Fake or adulterated figs mostly look the same size and absolutely attractive.

3. Identification of Taste
The taste of real figs is naturally sweet and mild chewing. Fake figs look very sweet because sugar syrup is added to them.

4. Seeds check

Small seeds are clearly visible inside the real fig. In a fake or bad figs, seeds are less visible or not at all.

5. Test fragrance
The fragrance of real figs is light and natural. Fake figs can cause artificial or sharp smell.

6. Vishaliness

The real fig is slightly soft and fibrous but not too sticky.
When touching fake figs, there is more viscosity in the hands.

Precautions while buying figs
Always buy figs from a trusted shop or brand. Do not take figs by looking at very cheap prices in the wholesale market because most are fake. Please see information written on packing like brand name, manufacturing and expiry date. When buying open figs, please check its color, taste and seed.