Messino Fig Balsamic Cream – 250 ml
Fig goes perfectly with Mediterranean cuisine: it has a mature, fruity character that combines ideally with cheeses and savory dishes. Messino Fig Balsamic Cream is made from aged balsamic vinegar (40%) and concentrated grape must, and the whole is flavored with natural fig aroma. It's a thick glaze with a sweet and sour profile that can "elevate" a plate in seconds.
Taste and consistency
Thick, glossy cream with a distinct balsamic aroma and a mature, fruity fig finish. The taste is sweet and sour, with a slightly "earthy" background – it works particularly well with cheeses and in fruit salads.
Origin and ingredients
Brand: Messino (Papadeas Vinegar). Origin: Kalamata, Greece.
Ingredients: balsamic vinegar 40%, concentrated grape must, natural fig aroma.
Manufacturer's declarations: no added sugar, gluten-free, vegan.
Allergens
No declared allergens. Gluten-free product (according to manufacturer's declaration).
Usage
- salads: green, with fruit and cheese (fig + feta/manouri works great)
- vegetables: roasted or cooked – a few drops as a finishing touch
- cheeses: brie, mozzarella, cream cheeses and aged cheeses – a fruity contrast
- cold cuts: prosciutto/salami and other salty additions – a sweet and sour break
- desserts: vanilla ice cream, fruit, fillings for baked goods
- chutney and additions: as an accent in homemade sauces and chutneys
Pairing suggestions
Best with cheeses (cream and aged), cold cut platters, and fruit salads. If you're making mezze, it's a great "finisher" for cheeses and bread – a thin drizzle and it's done.
Key features
- 40% balsamic vinegar + grape must → balsamic depth and density
- natural fig aroma → mature, fruity finish
- thick glaze consistency → ideal for drizzling and finishing dishes
- gluten-free → manufacturer's declaration
- no added sugar → sweetness comes from the must
- vegan → suitable for plant-based cuisine
Specification
| Name |
Balsamic Cream – Fig |
| Brand / manufacturer |
Messino (Papadeas Vinegar) |
| Origin |
Kalamata, Greece |
| Capacity |
250 ml |
| Ingredients |
balsamic vinegar 40%, concentrated grape must, natural fig aroma |
| Allergens |
none declared; gluten-free (according to manufacturer) |
| Features |
gluten-free, no added sugar, vegan |
| Best before date |
on packaging |
Nutritional values (per 100 g)
| Energy |
1058 kJ / 249 kcal |
| Fat |
< 0.1 g |
| of which saturated fatty acids |
< 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrates |
57.1 g |
| of which sugars |
52 g |
| Protein |
0.4 g |
| Salt |
0.052 g |
How to use (simple and homemade)
- Cheese board: Drizzle a thin stream over brie/mozzarella or aged cheese.
- Salad: Drizzle onto the plate (a little is enough) and add extra virgin olive oil.
- Vegetables: A few drops on roasted beets or pumpkin.
- Dessert: A teaspoon on vanilla ice cream or fruit.
FAQ
1) Is this balsamic vinegar or cream?
It's balsamic cream (glaze) – thicker, for drizzling and finishing dishes.
2) Is it gluten-free?
Yes – according to the manufacturer's declaration.
3) Does it have added sugar?
No – the manufacturer declares no added sugar; sweetness comes from the grape must.
4) What does it pair best with?
With cheeses and fruit salads, as well as cold cut platters.
5) Is it suitable for desserts?
Yes – especially for vanilla ice cream, fruits, and baked goods.
Who is it ideal for?
- for people who like combinations of fig with cheese and cold cuts
- for fans of cheese boards and mezze
- for those who want a fruity, sweet and sour finish without heavy sauces
Goes well with
- cream and aged cheeses
- cold cuts and platters
- fruit salads
- roasted vegetables
- vanilla ice cream and fruits
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