Dried figs are naturally sun-dried, without the use of chemicals to whiten them, without using sulfur to dry them, avoiding direct sun exposure, and without preservatives.

Artisanal product from Grandpa Paolo.
The dried figs are prepared by Paolo, who places them on a wicker graticule with the opening facing upwards, so that they do not touch each other, and covered with a tulle to protect them from flies and insects.
Arranged in this way, the figs are exposed to the sun every day and brought indoors when the sun sets. The graticule is placed in a sunny area away from humidity.
After a week, the figs are turned over, and turned over again after another week... this continues until they are thoroughly dry.
Then they are threaded onto a rush string and held by a small piece of cane cut in half.

Beneficial properties
Dried figs are a high-energy food: 100g provide approximately 270 kcal, each dried fig weighs an average of 20g and therefore contains about 54 kcal. The fresh fruit is less caloric: only 50 kcal per 100g serving.

Carbohydrates are the most abundant macronutrients, at 58%, while the protein and fat content is minimal, at 3.5% and 2.7% respectively. The dietary fiber intake is excellent: 13% of the weight of dried figs is made up of fiber. The high quantity of dietary fiber, and the presence of syconin, also makes them useful for maintaining normal intestinal functions.

Like fresh fruit, dried figs are particularly rich in mineral salts, potassium, iron and magnesium, and vitamins C and A. This dried fruit also stands out for its easy digestibility, guaranteed by the presence of mucilage and enzymes.