Why Do Vegetarians Not Eat Figs? Unpacking a Common Misconception
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Figs are technically not fruit but inverted flowers, and for centuries, some species have relied on a symbiotic relationship with fig wasps for pollination. This unique process is at the heart of the misconception surrounding why vegetarians do not eat figs, a belief that conflates a natural biological cycle with human-led animal exploitation.
