Do figs really have wasps in them? Here's what experts say
Many believe figs contain wasps, but most supermarket varieties are actually bug-free. While fig wasps are vital for pollinating certain fig types, like Smyrna, common Ficus Carica figs, such as Mission and Brown Türkiye, ripen without them. If a wasp does enter and die, it decomposes, ensuring your natural delicacy remains free of insect remains, with crunchiness coming from seeds.
Many believe figs contain wasps, but most supermarket varieties are actually bug-free. While fig wasps are vital for pollinating certain fig types, like Smyrna, common Ficus Carica figs, such as Mission and Brown Türkiye, ripen without them. If a wasp does enter and die, it decomposes, ensuring your natural delicacy remains free of insect remains, with crunchiness coming from seeds.
