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Industrial applications, technical parameters and usage rates of our fig paste and fig-based products. Discover formulation recommendations.

BISCUITS & COOKIES
Biscuits & Cookies
Binder & Moisture Balancing Agent
Fig paste is used in biscuit formulation as a natural sugar substitute and moisture retainer. Extends shelf life, keeps soft.
Rate: 8–18% Moisture: 22–24% Fine Ground recommended
Recommended productDried Fig Paste — Fine Ground or Standard
Usage rate8–18% (dry dough weight)
Technical advantageReduced water activity, natural sweetening (sucrose substitute), Maillard reaction enhancement
CompatibilityCold and hot dough processes; tunnel oven compatible
Packaging suggestion12.5 kg carton · PE inner bag
CEREAL BARS
Granola & Grain Bar
Natural Binder & Sugar Substitute
High Brix value replaces sugar syrup in grain bars. Binding property keeps bar form stable.
Brix: 55–65 Rate: 15–30% Standard recommended
Recommended productDried Fig Paste — Standard or Seedless
Usage rate15–30% (total formula)
Technical advantageGlucose syrup substitute; increased fibre content; "no added sugar" label support
Process compatibilityCold pressing and extrusion lines
Min. order500 kg · 5–7 days from EU warehouse
BAKERY & PASTRY
Bakery & Pastry
Filling & Dough Additive
Used in pastry products as filling, cold dough additive or topping. Stable structure during baking.
Moisture: max 26% Bakery Grade Baking compatible
Recommended productDried Fig Paste — Bakery Grade (high moisture tolerance)
Usage rateFilling: 40–60%; dough additive: 5–12%
Technical advantageThermal stability up to 220°C; caramelization color; no free sugar release
Shelf life12 months (shorter than other variants — plan production accordingly)
SNACKS &
Snacks & Confectionery
Fruit Leather & Roll-Up Base
Fruit leather and roll-up products use fig paste as the primary ingredient. Natural fruit content is high.
Seedless recommended Seedless Extrusion compatible
Recommended productDried Fig Paste — Seedless
Usage rate60–80% (fruit leather), 30–50% (roll-up)
Technical advantageNatural fruit fraction; no added sugar and clean label; high fibre content
ProcessCompatible with belt dryer, extruder and waltz press
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Baby & Child Food
Organic Fruit Component
EU Organic certified fig paste; natural sweetener and source of fiber.
EU Organic No SO₂ Fine Ground
Recommended productOrganic Fig Paste — Fine Ground (EU Organic certified)
Usage rate5–15% (baby food additive), 30–50% (fruit purée products)
Technical advantageAdditive-free; no SO₂; low aflatoxin limit; EU 2018/848 organic regulation compliant
CertificatesEU Organic · Halal · Kosher — all certificates downloadable
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Meat & Charcuterie
Sauce & Glaze Component
Fig paste is used in premium meat sauces, BBQ glazes and charcuterie accompaniments as a sweetener and thickener.
Standard High Brix Heat-stable
Recommended productDried Fig Paste — Standard or Fine Ground
Usage rate5–20% (sauce), 10–30% (glaze)
Technical advantageHigh sugar concentration accelerates Maillard reaction; caramel color and aroma contribution
CompatibilitypH 4.8–5.5; acidic environment stability; pasteurization compatible