*Preparation of Fig Jam and it's benefits*

PREPARATION OF FIG JAM
 Take healthy and clean dry figs.
 Washed the figs properly.
 Boil the figs in hot water.
 Prepare mix by blending
 Add sugar and start cooking
 Add citric acid or lemon juice
 Add pectin as thickening agent
 Add sodium benzoate for preservation
 Check the thickness and spread-ability for endpoint measurement.
 Give stay time for cooling 10 minutes.
 Our jam is ready to serve.

DIETARY BENEFITS
 Vitamin A
 Vitamin B1
 Vitamin B2
 Iron
 Manganese
 Potassium
 Dietary fiber
 Calcium


HEALTH BENEFITS
 They are alkaline food, rich in antioxidant flavonoids and polyphenols, which help to protect your cell against free radical damage.
 Help to control constipation due to high fiber contents
 Good to use for weight loss because of high fiber contents
 Decrease cholesterol level.
 The fig jam contains antioxidants and omega 3 and omega 6 essential fatty acid, which help to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.
 Due to the high fiber contents, it can help to prevent colon cancer and may provide protection against breast cancer.

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