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Dried Figs
- Flattened round or pear-shaped dried fruits
- Light to dark brown
- Small basal opening and many tiny seeds inside
Dry goods & condiments
Dried Figs
Flattened round or pear-shaped dried fruits; Light to dark brown; Small basal opening and many tiny seeds inside.
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3 identity clues
- Flattened round or pear-shaped dried fruits
- Light to dark brown
- Small basal opening and many tiny seeds inside
Names in other languages
- 繁體中文
- 無花果乾
- English
- Dried Figs
- Bahasa Indonesia
- Buah ara kering
- Tagalog
- Pinatuyong igos
How to identify it
Check these features together: Flattened round or pear-shaped dried fruits; Light to dark brown; Small basal opening and many tiny seeds inside. Colour alone is not sufficient. For packaged Dried Figs, confirm the name, ingredients or intended use on the original label. Ask the vendor about loose food; never taste to identify it.
Common confusion
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Candied Dates
- Candied oval date fruits
- Golden-brown to amber colour
- Fine lengthwise scoring and a sticky surface
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Dried Longan
- Irregular curled dried fruit flesh
- Amber-brown to dark brown
- Wrinkled pieces with no shell or stone
How to identify it
Dried Figs: Flattened round or pear-shaped dried fruits. For Candied Dates, look for candied oval date fruits. Confirm the original name, ingredients or use as well; colour does not make the products interchangeable.
Common Hong Kong household uses
Use in soup or eat only as the pack permits.
Choosing & preparing
Check ready-to-eat labelling; rinse and split as needed before cooking in soup.
Storage
Retain the original label and keep sealed in a cool dry place against moisture and pests; follow dates and opening instructions and refrigerate hydrated or cooked portions promptly.
Helper tip
For Dried Figs, check flattened round or pear-shaped dried fruits. If uncertain, verify the label or ask the employer before using it.
Useful market phrase
唔該，我想要無花果乾，請幫我確認名稱同用途。Meaning: I would like Dried Figs, please. Help me confirm its name and use.
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