The Fig Newton is a somewhat mysterious cookie. What is a Newton anyway? These cookies are over a century old, so a bit of mystery is expected. This is the untold truth of Fig Newtons.
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Fig Newtons Are A Bigger Deal Than We Realized
The Fig Newton is a somewhat mysterious cookie. What is a Newton anyway? These cookies are over a century old, so a bit of mystery is expected. This is the untold truth of Fig Newtons.
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Fig Newtons have had a flavorful journey from their creators' imagination to becoming one of the most popular American snacks. However, many Americans are under a false impression when it comes to these fruit-filled cookies. It's a strange but true fact that might shock fans of the iconic snack.
One of the original selling points of Fig Newtons was their nutritional value. In the 19th century, doctors were regularly prescribing fruit and biscuits to cure many ailments, believing that diet was the best medicine, and Fig Newtons fit the bill.
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