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Fig Ingredient Market
Fig Ingredient Market Globally Expected to Drive Growth through 2027
Fig is a fruit of ficus carica, an Asian species of flowering plant comes from mulberry family which is
known as common fig. it’s the native fruit of Asia and Middle East. It’s been grown since ancient days
both for its fruit as well as the plant itself. Now a day demand for fig ingredients is increasing, because of
which fig plant is cultivated throughout the world. Fig plant is one of the oldest plant cultivated by
Homosapien. Figs generally are sweet in taste and has a chewy texture. Fresh figs are soft and perishable
and at times to preserve it for longer duration of time it is dried. Common Figs are generally found in
rocky areas above the sea level of 1,700 meters and can be grown in poor soil. It is grown in the hilly
areas of India as well, most commonly found in Pithoragarh, Kumaun hills.
Market Segmentation of Fig Ingredients:
Fig Ingredient is segment on the basis of application, form and region. On the basis of application fig
ingredient market is segmented into food and cosmetic & personal care products. The food segment is
further divided into sub segments that is bakery, confectionary and dairy products. The cosmetic &
personal care products are further sub segmented into face wash, face moisturizer, body scrub and
perfumes. Among all these segment food segment is expected to grow enormously in the coming
future. The demand for fig ingredient is more due to the ease of availability of product to the consumer.
On the basis of form thefig ingredient market is segmented intopowder and paste.Fig Ingredient are
available in various forms but the most popular form is the powder form. Fig Ingredient has special
properties which provide various health benefits such as anti-oxidant properties, acts as a superb
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