Eggplant
Seasonality:
- January
- None
- February
- None
- March
- None
- April
- None
- May
- None
- June
- Medium
- July
- High
- August
- High
- September
- High
- October
- High
- November
- None
- December
- None
- January
- None
- February
- None
- March
- None
- April
- None
- May
- None
- June
- Medium
- July
- None
- August
- None
- September
- None
- October
- None
- November
- None
- December
- None
- January
- None
- February
- None
- March
- None
- April
- None
- May
- None
- June
- None
- July
- High
- August
- High
- September
- High
- October
- High
- November
- None
- December
- None
Uses
Eggplant belongs to the nightshade family of vegetables, which also includes tomatoes, sweet peppers and potatoes. One of the most popular varieties of eggplant in North America looks like a pear-shaped egg, hence its name. The skin is glossy and deep purple in color, while the flesh is cream colored and spongy in consistency. Eggplant can be baked, grilled, roasted in the oven, or steamed. Product of California.
Selection, Storage and Handling
Look for eggplant with smooth, shiny skin, heavy for their size and having no blemishes, tan patches, or bruises. Wrinkled, loose skin is an indication of age, and the fruit will be bitter. Keep refrigerated.
This item is currently sold out or not in season.
Nutrition Facts
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 20
- Calories from Fat: 1
- % Daily Value*
- Total Fat 0g 0%
- Saturated Fat 0g 0%
- Cholesterol 0mg 0%
- Sodium 2mg 0%
- Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
- Fiber 3g 11%
- Sugars 2g 0%
- Protein 1g 0%
- Vitamin A0%
- Vitamin C3%
- Calcium1%
- Iron0%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
