Vegans Beware: The Hidden Truth About Anjeer Aka Figs

Key Highlights:

- They are inverted flowers, and wasps are responsible for pollinating them.

- Not all figs depend on wasps for pollination.

-It’s a powerhouse of minerals and vitamins.

Figs, also known as anjeer, have been savoured for centuries in both their fresh and dried varieties. Now there is a debate that has developed regarding whether figs can be classified as truly vegan.

Although people often refer to figs as fruits, they are actually inverted flowers, and wasps are responsible for pollinating them. During this process, a female wasp enters the fig to aid in pollination but often becomes trapped and dies inside.

Are figs really vegan?

As per the experts, in figs, the flower is actually inside the fruit. It gets pollinated by a wasp, which enters the fig, losing its wings, legs, and antennae in the process. The wasp lays its eggs inside the fig. Once the eggs hatch, the male and female wasps mate. However, the males can't escape, so they die inside the fig, blending with the fruit. Meanwhile, the female wasps, who have wings, use a hole created by a parasitic wasp to exit the fig.

It's important to note, however, that not all figs depend on wasps for pollination. Some farmers use alternative methods, like applying plant hormones, to assist with pollination. This approach is seen as a more vegan or vegetarian-friendly option, as it does not involve wasps in the process.

Lets Know the Benefits of Anjeer:

1.       Powerhouse Of Nutrients

2.       Heart-Friendly Choice

3.       Promote A Healthy Digestive System

4.       Prevent Rapid Sugar Spikes And Crashes

5.       Loaded With Antioxidants

6.       Aid In Weight Management

7.       Good For Healthy Bones

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