North Coast Man
Fascinating info! I love this site because so many people know stuff that one would never pick up from other sources.
I should have clarified, that I would get canker sores after eating fig newton bars as I'm not sure if it's something in the actual cookie bar. When I had a breakout of canker sores a few years ago, 6 at one time in my mouth!..OUCH!, I looked up info on canker sores and it had said that one cause could be from figs. Then I went, "oh yeah, had fig newtons the other day". I am assuming cause and effect but not sure it was exactly it. Also, I get canker sores like clockwork in August when the weather is hot and humid. I really don't like sweltering heat so getting canker sores might be a stress reaction to the heat. Again, just assuming. Ahhhhh... love the Fall\Winter\Spring seasons..ONLY!
North Coast Man