Why Are Fig Newtons So Bad

Fig Newton Cookies They are also fairly healthy. Figs are well known for having fiber, which helps with digestion, as well as protein and several vitamins and minerals. … The main negative of fig Newtons is the sugar content. Each serving of fig Newtons contains 12 g of sugar, which is quite a lot for just two cookies.

What kind of fig is in Fig Newtons?

For the most Fig Newton-y flavor, grab dried Mission figs; other types of figs won’t have the right flavor profile or sweetness. Also make sure the dried Mission figs are flavorful and plump; bland or withered up fruit won’t do these cookies any favors.

Are there bugs in Fig Newtons?

I remembered a rumor I heard as a kid about there being ground-up bugs in Fig Newton filling—was that it? … Fig trees only bear fruit thanks to something called a fig wasp. The wasps are born inside the figs, and when the females hatch, they crawl out to find a new fig in which they can lay their own eggs.