Tray Dried Kadota Figs
The Kadota variety of fig represents about 5% of the total California dried fig crop. This variety is mainly used fresh for canning. Small in size, Kadota figs have a thicker skin and a limited number of small, undeveloped seeds. There are two types of dried Kadota figs.

Natural Kadota: As with all figs, the Natural Kadota starts drying on the tree.  The drying process is completed in the drying yard. It has a light to medium amber color.

Tray Dried Kadota: These figs are harvested in the fresh state, placed on trays, sulfured and sun-dried. They are pale yellow to light amber color, and are considered an Asian delicacy, especially in Chinese cooking. Tray Dried Kadotas are also used in the production of paste blends and contribute to the lighter color of the final product. These figs are also available diced or sliced.

Physical Characteristics

• Dried Fruit Association of California Standards
• Moisture: 27% maximum (as determined by the DFA moisture meter)
• SO2 content of the fruit varies but normally ranges close to 2000 ppm

Fig Paste
Because of their very light color and distinct SO2 taste, Tray Dried Kadotas can be used in fig paste blends in small amounts. They can also be used in fig-apricot paste blends.

Diced and Sliced Tray Dried Kadota Figs
Tray Dried Kadotas are ideal for dicing and slicing, since they do not have the tough, woody, stem typical of dried figs. Other varieties must have stems removed prior to the dicing or slicing process. The stem is formed during the natural ripening cycle of the fruit. The Tray Dried Kadota, however, is hand picked from trees prior to formation of any woody tissue. Accordingly, there are no hard stem pieces in the diced product. After harvesting, the fruit is placed on trays, sulfured and sun dried.  The Tray Dried Kadota Fig is characterized by a pale yellow to light amber color and a delicate fig flavor. The diced and sliced products expose the tiny seeds which lend the textural interest characteristic of figs.
Diced Tray Dried Kadota Figs can readily be utilized in cookies, muffins and cupcakes. Trail mixes, confections, “natural” candy bars, etc. are very promising prospective applications for this unique ingredient.

Particle Sizes
Diced:      1) 3/8” x 3/8” x 3/4”
                2) 1/4” x 1/4” x 3/4”

Physical Characteristics

• Moisture: 26% max. (as determined by the DFA moisture meter)
  
• SO2: Average 2000 ppm.
  
• Color: Pale yellow to light Amber
  
• DFA of California standards apply

Composition of Tray Dried Kadota Figs
Nutritional Information per 1 1/2 oz (42g) servingDietary Component