People associate candy with many things, but “healthy” usually isn’t one of them. Despite the many recent scientific findings showing that chocolate is good for you, candy still has a pretty bad reputation in that department. Here’s where Figamajigs step in.
Figamajigs are chocolate covered pieces of fig that are beautifully packaged in two very recognizable candy shapes: in bar form and as little panned candy pieces. It may sound like a strange combination, but I assure you, this is every bit as tasty as anything you’ll find in the candy aisle in your local store. The figs make up a majority of this candy as they provide a wonderful deep fruity flavor that will grow on you.
I’ve tried all the Figamajigs varieties and the ones with the colorful panned candy shells were my favorite because the shell is quite crunchy and adds another level of texture. The center is figgy and soft with a nice dense chew like a good fudge. You definitely taste more fig than chocolate, which is a good thing since both flavors compliment each other so well.
These are worth a try whether you are a fig lover or not. Even though Figamajigs don’t deliver a true hardcore/full chocolate taste, they’re still sweet, satisfying, and they feel like candy. I’m officially addicted.
I’ve never had any candy with figs in it – and that looks awesome. I’ll have to hunt one down sometime!
July 26th, 2007 at 11:20 amVery interesting. I might have to get some just for the sake of trying them. I’ve never really had many things with figs besides the infamous Fig Newtons… so hopefully this will change my mind about figs.
July 26th, 2007 at 2:54 pmI’ve tried these before and they’re not half-bad. I like the texture of the fig because it’s firmer than nougat but not as chewy as caramel. The only thing I didn’t like was I wish the chocolate was just a little bit sweeter.
July 29th, 2007 at 10:04 pm