Are Figs Really Vegetarian? The Real Science, Myths, And Facts Explained

Some claim that dead insects within figs make them non-vegetarian. (AI Generated/News18 Hindi)

A recent surge in viral videos on social media has sparked confusion regarding the vegetarian status of figs, a fruit enjoyed since childhood. This debate is particularly significant for strict vegetarians.

Misunderstandings about the fig’s inner structure, its tree’s pollination process, and the role of fig wasps have led to inaccurate conclusions. This article aims to demystify the issue, explaining the reality of figs in simple terms.

From the outside, figs appear to be just like any other fruit. However, their unique inner structure, replete with tiny seeds, sometimes leads people to believe an insect is trapped inside.

Some claim that dead insects within figs make them non-vegetarian, bu