Dried Figs Fichi di Cosenza PDO

History

The Dottato variety grown in the province of Cosenza provides an excellent dried product thanks to the natural environment that determines its quality.

Fig cultivation is widespread throughout southern Italy, but what makes Cosenza's production unique is its centuries-old tradition of processing, particularly drying, which has been handed down for over five centuries.

For centuries, figs have nourished Cosenza families: sweet, nutritious and easy to preserve, they were a precious food for the winter. Stored for months in wooden crates or trunks, they provided energy and sustenance during the colder seasons. This practice of home preservation, rooted in the memory of rural communities, has contributed to making dried figs an irreplaceable food and cultural resource in the Cosenza area.

The Cosenza fig quality has been historically renowned for centuries worldwide. Indeed, as early as 1864, it was recognised that 'Such is the sweetness of the fig and the beauty of the display in many municipalities, that it is more than ever convenient to the ripeness, sweetness and exquisiteness of the fruit' (Greco, 1864).

The PDO mark guarantees that the figs come from a specific geographical area - in this case the province of Cosenza in Calabria - and that they are grown and processed according to the rules of the product specification, thus enhancing local production, and promoting the tradition and culture linked to this fruit. Cosenza PDO figs can be eaten alone as a snack or used in various sweet and savoury recipes.

Source:

Disciplinare di produzione della Denominazione di Origine Protetta “Fichi di Cosenza”

Our supply chain

Our Cosenza figs are grown in the hills and foothills of the province of Cosenza, which are included in the PDO regulations.

Specifically, they ripen in the hills of the Crati Valley, located between the Sila and Pollino plateaus, and in the fig orchards of the Esaro Valley, at the foot of the Pollino National Park.

These areas offer ideal soil and climate conditions: fertile soil, optimal sun exposure, hot, dry summers and mild winters. All these factors allow the figs to develop sweetness, full, juicy flesh and a characteristic aroma, which are the basis of the recognised quality of the “Fichi di Cosenza” PDO.

Affordable price

For us, an affordable price means offering dried figs fichi di Cosenza PDO that are accessible to everyone.

We select our producers based on our values to offer you only natural nuts and dried fruit with no added sugar (contains naturally occurring sugars). What’s more, by choosing larger pack sizes of dried figs fichi di Cosenza PDO, you too are helping to reduce plastic use, as larger packs require less packaging per kilogramme of product than smaller ones. 

How much does 1 kg of dried figs fichi di Cosenza PDO cost?

The price per kg for dried figs fichi di Cosenza PDO depends on the dried fig quality, variety and origin. On Nuturally, we have selected the best dried figs fichi di Cosenza PDO with respect for our supply chain, farmers, and raw materials.

Storage

You can store dried figs fichi di Cosenza PDO in cool, dry places away from heat and moisture. Here are 4 useful tips:

• The best way to store dried figs fichi di Cosenza PDO is in a refrigerated environment. Nuturally dried figs fichi di Cosenza PDO can also be stored at room temperature during the winter season due to low temperatures. During summer, however, it is advisable to store the product in the refrigerator or in the coolest possible environment, as increased temperatures could encourage decay.
• The ideal container for the storage of dried figs fichi di Cosenza PDO is glass. Indeed, because of its composition it is impervious to chemical agents and gases, and, as it has excellent insulation properties, it holds the initial temperature for longer than other materials. It is even better if the glass is coloured: using coloured glass blocks the entry of certain wavelengths of light (including ultraviolet), and thus certain nutritional and organoleptic characteristics remain unaltered.
• The type of closure of the container is also important as an airtight cap ensures that the food is protected from excessive contact with oxygen that can lead to lipid oxidation and encourage the growth of aerobic bacteria.
• The best kind of storage environment is one which is well ventilated because ventilating the premises keeps internal humidity under control, which otherwise could escape from windows, thereby guaranteeing the right balance to lessen the onset of mould.