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| Fig Facts |
| What came first: the olive or the fig? - Figs are believed to be the first agricultural plant grown by humans. There have been fig sub-fossils found in the Jordan Valley dating back to 9400-9200 BC. - There are more than 600 different varieties of figs. - Ancient Greece once banned the exportation of figs because they were convinced the fig was a super-fruit that gave their athletes a competitive advantage at the Olympics. |
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| Award Winning Dalmatia Fig Spread |
 The NASFT's annual SOFI™ Awards have honored the Original and Orange Fig Spread with their coveted gold awards. 2010 Dalmatia Fig Spread Outstanding Non-Perishable Shelf-Stable Product 2004 Dalmatia Orange Fig Spread Outstanding Jam, Preserve, Spread or Sweet Topping |
| Dalmatia Fig Spread & FoodMatch |
Dalmatia figs are hand-picked and sundried to a rich golden color. The figs are made into spreads using only the finest ingredients. The end result is a prize-winning, all-natural product with superior fruit count. · No artificial preservatives, fat, or sodium · Serve with fresh baked goods, cheese and charcuterie · Provides cross-merchandising opportunities · Available in Original and Orange The Dalmatia product range at FoodMatch features the following:
| Item # 26100 |
Fig Spread, Retail |
12/8.5 oz jar |
| Item # 26110 |
Orange Fig Spread, Retail |
12/8.5 oz jar |
| Item # 16100 |
Fig Spread, Foodservice |
4/3.53 lb pail |
| Item # 26300 |
Ficoco Spread |
12/8.5 oz jar |
Please contact FoodMatch for more informaton on the Dalmatia line of spreads and tapenades. |
| Croatia and the Rich History of Dalmatia |
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| Pictured: Dalmatia's figs drying. |
Dalmatia Fig Spread originated on the Adriatic Coast of Croatia where Neb Chupin, one of its creators, remembers back to his childhood when his grandfather instilled in him the importance of figs. "Figs rejuvenate," he was taught, "they make kids stronger and the elderly healthy and young."
Like any other fruit, Neb notes that fig flavor and aroma profiles are distinct to their area of origin. "The fruit used in Dalmatia Fig Spreads is medium to small in size and therefore very concentrated in flavor. The Mediterranean climate is very particular for growing figs. Cold mountain winds from the north, scarce rains in summer months and very hot weather make crops small to medium in size." Neb grew up in the town of Vodice, located in central Dalmatia. Every summer he recalls helping his grandfather Dida Boza in the fields picking crops and tending trees. "I helped with almonds, figs, sour cherries, olives, grapes, and carob. Every year my grandparents would put fresh figs on wooden pallets in the summer and leave them in the sun for a week to allow them to dry. Dry figs were considered a natural supplement. Even then, when the medicine and nutrition were not advanced, he knew that figs were a valuable source of nutrition." |
| Dalmatia Fig Spread in the Marketplace |
| We always love to hear how restaurants, caterers, markets and home cooks use our products. Dalmatia Fig Spread tends to be one of our more popular "you've got to try it like this" products! Here are some of the best ideas we've received so far: 1. Tony's Pizza Napoletana (Chef Tony Gemignani) This pizza is literally a gold medal winner! Chef Tony won the prestigious award at Food Network's Pizza Champions Challenge. The pizza has asiago, mozzarella, imported Italian gorganzola, Dalmatia Fig Spread, prosciutto di parma, parmigiano and balsamic vinegar. (Source: Tony's Pizza Napoletana) 2. The Horse Radish in Carlton, ORNestled in the Oregon wine country is this upscale cheese and wine bar. The Horse Radish prominently features Dalmatia Fig Spread on their menu. First, they make a Balsamic Fig Dipping Sauce to serve as a condiment on their cheese tray and alongside a Brie Quesadilla. If that wasn't tempting enough, try their sinfully delicious Grilled Cheese Sandwich made with Dalmatia Fig Spread and prosciutto. (Source: The Horse Radish) |
| Recipe Ideas with Chef Brett (This month: Dalmatia Fig Spread) |
| This month, FoodMatch Chef Brett is inspired by figs and provides us with a main course and dessert featuring Dalmatia Fig Spread. Fig Barbecue Chicken(Serves 4)Ingredients: Chicken (cut into 8 pieces), Dalmatia Fig Spread (1 cup), EVOO (2 tbsp), Shallots (2 lg), Chili Powder (1/4 tsp), Tomato Puree (1 cup), Cider Vinegar (1/2 cup), Salt & Pepper (to taste). Directions:1. Pre-heat grill to medium-high, leaving 1 area without heat.2. Season chicken with salt and pepper and place skin-side down onto unheated area of grill. Close lid and cook for 40 minutes.3. Prepare barbecue sauce by heating oil in hot sauce pan over medium heat and sautéing shallots until golden and tender. Add chili powder and stir 1 minute. Add tomato puree, vinegar and fig spread. Cook until thickened and reduced.4. Baste chicken with sauce and move to hot area of grill. Cook covered for 4 minutes before flipping and basting again. Repeat 4 more times until well crusted and cooked. Fig Gelato(Makes approx. 1 Qt.)Ingredients: Dalmatia Fig Spread (1 cup), Whole Milk (2 2/3 cup), Heavy Cream (1 1/3 cup), Egg Yolks (6), Sugar (1 cup) and Sea Salt (to taste). Directions:1. Scald 2/3 cups fig spread, milk, and cream over medium heat (until just under a boil).2. Using a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, beat egg yolks and sugar on medium-high speed until thick and tripled in volume, about 5 minutes.3. Temper egg mixture by slowly adding ½ of the hot milk mixture while continuing to beat on medium-low speed.4. Slowly pour tempered egg mixture into saucepan and whisk until combined with remaining hot milk. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until mixture coats the back of a spoon, about 15 minutes (175F on a candy thermometer).5. Set a bowl in an ice bath and strain mixture into bowl through a fine-mesh sieve or through cheesecloth. Stir occasionally until cooled to room temperature. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours. 6. Transfer the custard to your ice cream maker and freeze according to its instructions. Garnish with remaining fig spread. |
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