With all the recent hot weather, we watched and waited for our beloved fig trees to start to ripen their orbs of delight! So, what are figs? figs are the fruit of the ficus tree, and the fig tree is part of the mulberry family. There are many types of fig tree, and their fruits vary in colour and texture, but one thing is common, they are packed full of natural sweetness. Figs are also full of fibre and natural prebiotics, essential minerals such as potassium, iron and calcium and rich in health-promoting antioxidants and complex carbohydrates. The Nutritional benefits of Figs A 30g serving of dried figs provides: 68Kcal / 290KJ