{"product_id":"fruit-paste-fig-fennel-115g","title":"Fruit Paste Fig \u0026 Fennel 115g","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eMade with rescued Australian figs and locally grown fennel seeds, this bold fruit paste combines sweet, deep fig flavour with aromatic fennel nuance. Crafted in small batches to preserve character and intensity — ideal for cheese boards, glazes, dressings, and refined cooking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Producer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eUgly Duck Fine Foods is a Brisbane‑based artisan brand led by Michelle Mascher. Their mission: to rescue perfectly good fruit and vegetables that may be “ugly” in appearance but full of flavour. Working directly with Australian growers, they transform these into small‑batch condiments, pastes and spreads — free from artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. This fig \u0026amp; fennel fruit paste is a perfect expression of that purpose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary Uses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eSpread on sourdough or crackers for a cheese board highlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eGlaze pork loin, chicken breast or roasted vegetables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eStir through Greek yoghurt or ricotta for dessert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eAdd to vinaigrettes, dressings or grain‑salad toppings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eMix into baked goods (rustic tart, muffin batter) for a flavour twist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fig (55%), Sugar, Pectin, Fennel Seed (0.2%), Citric Acid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eNo artificial colours, flavours, gel additives or preservatives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eMade from rescued fruit that might otherwise go to waste\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eBalanced flavour: the sweetness of fig, the aromatic lift of fennel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eArtisan‑crafted in Brisbane in small batches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eClean: no preservatives, no artificial additives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eA versatile paste that bridges sweet and savoury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eStore sealed in a cool, dry place. Once opened, refrigerate and use within 3–4 weeks. If the paste thickens slightly, warm the jar in a bowl of hot water for a minute to restore spreadable texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFAQS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs this product vegan and gluten‑free?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eYes — it contains no animal products or gluten ingredients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat’s the shelf life?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eUnopened: around 12–18 months. Once opened: best used within 3–4 weeks, refrigerated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs the fruit really “rescued”?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eYes. Ugly Duck works with growers to salvage high‑quality fruit that may not meet cosmetic export standards — still full of flavour, now given a second life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan I use it in savoury cooking?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eAbsolutely. Though naturally sweet, the fennel seed and salt provide a counterbalance which makes it serve well in savoury glazes or dressings as well as sweet dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Ugly Duck Fine Foods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43634935726191,"sku":"FRT-PSTE-FIGFNL","price":7.28,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/3422\/9615\/files\/fig-fruit-paste-made-from-rescued-fruit.jpg?v=1761025820","url":"https:\/\/wholesale.sovereignfoods.com.au\/products\/fruit-paste-fig-fennel-115g","provider":"Sovereign Foods Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}