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The tiny seeds give a faint crunch against the chew, closer to a good sticky date than to the dry, chalky figs that come in a pressed block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey are grown in Afghan orchards and dried naturally rather than pressed flat, so each fig keeps its round teardrop shape, its stem and a dusty pale bloom on the skin. That bloom is fruit sugar coming to the surface as the fig dries, not a fault, and it is a sign the sweetness is concentrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use them\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nServe them whole with tea and nuts on a mewa platter, or chop them into sheer khurma, halwa and festive breads. Simmer them into a compote or a fruit khoresht, or slow cook them with lamb where the sweetness balances the fat. They are also excellent chopped into granola, yogurt, oat porridge, cakes and scones, and they sit well beside cheese. 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In baking, use them anywhere you would use ordinary raisins: breads, cakes, oatmeal cookies, granola and energy bars. Technique tip: soak them in warm water for ten minutes before adding them to rice or a batter, so they stay plump instead of drawing moisture from the dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOrigin: Uzbekistan\u003cbr\u003e\nIngredients: 100% dried black grapes. No added sugar.\u003cbr\u003e\nBotanical name: \u003cem\u003eVitis vinifera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSizes: 200g, 400g, 1kg\u003cbr\u003e\nStorage: Cool, dry and sealed. Refrigerate to keep them soft for longer. 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