Fig Powder | Anjeer Powder for Sweets & Baking
Leela Fig Powder (Anjeer Powder) is a fruit-based powdered ingredient made from figs, known for their naturally sweet taste and characteristic fruity flavour. It is suitable for a variety of food and beverage preparations, including smoothies, milkshakes, bakery products, desserts, sweets and nutrition mixes.
Fig powder is a convenient ingredient for home kitchens, bakeries, confectionery manufacturers, restaurants and food-processing businesses looking to incorporate fig flavour into their products.
Uses of Fig Powder
1. Smoothies & Beverages Add to smoothies, milkshakes, fruit drinks and beverage mixes for a naturally sweet fig flavour.
2. Bakery Products Use in cakes, muffins, cookies, biscuits, breads, pancakes and bakery premixes.
3. Indian Sweets & Desserts Suitable for anjeer halwa, barfi, ladoo, kheer, puddings, custards and dessert fillings.
4. Breakfast & Cereal Mixes Blend into oats, porridge, cereals, granola, yoghurt and breakfast preparations.
5. Energy Bars & Snacks Incorporate into dry-fruit bars, snack balls, nut mixes, confectionery and fruit-based snacks.
6. Ice Cream & Dairy Products Use in ice creams, kulfi, flavoured yoghurt, milk-based desserts and dessert premixes.
Benefits of Fig Powder
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Naturally Sweet Fruit Flavour: Adds a characteristic sweet and fruity taste to recipes.
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Fruit-Based Ingredient: Provides a convenient way to incorporate fig-derived ingredients into food preparations.
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Naturally Occurring Dietary Fibre: Whole dried figs contain dietary fibre; the amount retained in the powder depends on its manufacturing process.
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Naturally Occurring Minerals: Figs contain minerals such as potassium and calcium, although actual levels in the powder require laboratory confirmation.
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Versatile Food Ingredient: Suitable for bakery products, sweets, beverages, breakfast mixes and desserts.
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Convenient Powder Format: Easy to measure, blend and incorporate into different food formulations.
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Useful for Food Manufacturers: Supports the development of customised fruit-based products, confectionery and nutrition mixes.
How to Use Fig Powder
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Application |
Suggested preparation |
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Smoothies |
Blend with milk, yoghurt or other fruits. |
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Milkshakes |
Add according to desired sweetness and flavour. |
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Cakes & Muffins |
Incorporate into dry bakery ingredients. |
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Indian Sweets |
Mix into anjeer halwa, barfi and ladoo preparations. |
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Oats & Cereals |
Blend into breakfast preparations. |
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Energy Bars |
Combine with nuts, seeds and suitable binding ingredients. |
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Ice Cream |
Add to the ice-cream formulation. |
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Desserts |
Mix into puddings, custards and dessert fillings. |
Usage quantity depends on the powder's concentration, sweetness, moisture content and carrier ingredients. Adjust according to the recipe.
Product Specifications
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Particulars |
Details |
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Brand |
Leela Organic Herbal |
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Product Name |
Fig Powder |
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Common Name |
Anjeer Powder |
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Hindi Name |
अंजीर पाउडर |
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Botanical Name |
Ficus carica |
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Plant Part |
Fruit |
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Appearance |
Fine powder |
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Colour |
Beige to light brown or brown; may vary |
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Aroma |
Characteristic sweet fig aroma |
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Taste |
Naturally sweet and fruity |
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Processing Method |
To be confirmed |
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Grade |
Food Grade – subject to confirmation |
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Applications |
Bakery, beverages, sweets, desserts and food premixes |
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Packaging |
Retail and bulk packaging options, as available |
Storage Instructions
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Store in a cool and dry place.
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Protect from moisture, heat and direct sunlight.
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Keep the pouch tightly sealed after opening.
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Use a clean, dry spoon.
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Avoid humid conditions to help prevent lump formation.
Precautions
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Use only food-grade powder for food applications.
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Check the ingredient declaration for carriers, added sugar or other ingredients.
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Fig powder may contain naturally occurring fruit sugars.
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Check the allergen declaration and product specifications before use.
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Follow supplier recommendations for commercial food manufacturing.