Add figs to your diet Consuming at least three figs per day can prove beneficial for weight loss.

Likewise, do figs have wasps in them? Contrary to popular belief, ripe figs are not full of dead wasps and the crunchy bits in the fruit are only seeds. The fig actually produces an enzyme called ficain (also known as ficin) which digests the dead wasps and the fig absorbs the nutrients to create the ripe fruits and seeds.

Thereof, are figs safe to eat?

A person should always rinse fresh figs. After that, they are edible as they are. People can also eat dried figs as they are, or they can reconstitute them by soaking them in warm water until they soften. People can use fresh and dried figs in a variety of dishes.

Do you refrigerate figs?

Storage: Figs should be refrigerated and used as soon as possible, within five to seven days. To avoid bruising, store them in a single layer on a plate or in a shallow bowl in the refrigerator. Cover with plastic wrap. Preparation: Before use, gently wash fresh figs under cool water and pat dry.