Graded before sale
Eggplant
per lb · Solanum melongena
$2.99/ lb
In 2 hours
Small Indian eggplant, glossy and purple, with tender seeds and no bitterness. Made for stuffing.
Origin
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Inspected
Every crate
Kept at
50°F (10°C)
Ripen · keep · enjoy
- As it leaves us
- Young, glossy and firm, the calyx green and fresh. Taut, shiny skin that springs back when pressed, and a green calyx; dull skin, brown pits or soft spots mean it sat too long or got too cold.
- At home
- In a paper bag in the warmest part of the fridge, away from onions, for up to five days, or in a cool spot in the kitchen for a day or two.
- Enjoy by
- Within 5 days of delivery
Florida eggplant runs October to June, including the Indian and Thai types grown for local cooks.
Nutrition & health sheetPer 100 g of the edible part▾
- 25kcal
- Calories
- 1g
- Protein
- 5.9g
- Carbs
- 0.2g
- Fat
- 3g
- Fibre
Vitamins & minerals
- Fibre3 g11%
- Manganese0.23 mg10%
- Copper0.08 mg9%
- Folate22 µg6%
- Potassium229 mg5%
Percentages are of an adult’s daily value, per 100 g.
Good for
- Very low in calories
- Nasunin — the antioxidant in the purple skin
- Digestion — fibre
Keep it somewhere cool rather than cold and use it within a few days; a firm, glossy skin means fresh.
Nutrition information from standard reference data, not medical advice.
Good with
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