Figs & Wasps | How are figs pollinated? | FoodUnfolded AudioArticle

We love figs for their sweet flavour that pairs well with both sweet and savoury dishes. You probably never given them much thought - but, oh boy, do figs hold a few mysteries.

So what exactly are figs, how are figs pollinated, what is a fig wasp, and why are they so special? Find these answers in our AudioArticle.

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Article by Molly Melvin
Read by Inés Oort Alonso
Graphics by Eloise Adler
Sound Design by Jane Alice Liu

Read the full article at https://www.foodunfolded.com/article/how-does-lobbying-impact-our-food-and-agricultural-policies

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Timestamps
00:11 Intro
00:40 Figs are flowers, not fruits
01:36 How are figs pollinated
02:15 Fig plants need fig wasps
03:43 Fig’s pollination cycle
07:26 Figs and wasps evolving together
07:26 So are figs vegan or do we eat wasps?
08:52 Credits

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