Kalamata dried figs Σύκα Καλαμάτας
Sun-dried Peloponnesian figs boasting a dense, chewy texture, crunchy seeds, and concentrated honey richness.
- Type
- fruit and veg
- Designation
- PDO
- Made from
- Kalamon fig
- Where
- Peloponnese
- Season
- all-year
- Price
- €
Taste and texture
Deeply sweet, slightly caramelised, and chewy with pleasant crunch from the tiny seeds. They carry rich earthy notes.
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How to buy
Choose pliable, fragrant dried figs that are not overly hard or crystalline.
Verify the PDO seal confirming Messinian origin and traditional sun-drying.
The rules in short
Produced in Messinia from local fig trees, dried naturally in the Mediterranean sun and sorted carefully.
Serving ideas
- Eaten alongside sharp kefalotyri or goat cheese
- Diced into breads, cakes, and morning porridge
- Paired with walnuts and a shot of tsipouro
Substitutes
Dried Smyrna figs, Dried Turkish figs.
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