Mersin's Dikenli Fig Hits Street Stalls at 20 Lira Each

Mersin dikenli incir street stalls 20 lira fruit season

Street vendors in Mersin have begun selling the cactus‑fruit known locally as "dikenli incir" – also called Hint inciri or Frenk inciri – for 20 Turkish lira per piece. The fruit, rich in fiber, vitamin C and antioxidants, is marketed as a cooling summer snack that supports immunity and digestion.

The season opened about a week ago, later than usual because a cool winter and spring delayed ripening. Vendor Doğan Güneş said demand is currently modest and that the fruit will become more abundant in August, when sales are expected to rise. Local customers, such as Batın Okan, reported drinking the fruit chilled on ice and praised its sweet, honey‑like flavor.

Entities: Batın Okan · Dikenli incir · Doğan Güneş · Mersin

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[● 2 SOURCES] Citizen Batın Okan said he consumes the fruit daily and enjoys its sweet, honey‑like taste. (both)
[● 2 SOURCES] Dikenli incir is also known as 'Hint inciri' and 'Frenk inciri'. (both)
[● 2 SOURCES] Vendor Doğan Güneş said demand is currently low and the fruit needs to ripen more before sales increase. (both)
[● 2 SOURCES] Dikenli incir is being sold at street stalls in Mersin for 20 Turkish lira per fruit. (both)
[● 2 SOURCES] The selling season started about a week ago, later than usual because of a cool winter and spring. (both)
[● 2 SOURCES] Vendors expect sales to increase as the fruit ripens and becomes more abundant in August. (both)
[● 2 SOURCES] The fruit is high in fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants and is said to support immunity and digestion. (both)