Eggplant is a very good source of dietary fiber, vitamin B1, and copper. It is a good source of manganese, vitamin B6, niacin, potassium, folate, and vitamin K. Eggplant also contains phytonutrients such as nasunin and chlorogenic acid.
Eggplant
Baby eggplants are petite eggplants that grow only two to three inches in length. Their shape can vary from short and stout to slightly elongated and narrow tapering just slightly towards their stem caped top or calyx. Its smooth skin is thin and varies in hue from shiny deep purple, bright white and lavender to sometimes even green depending upon variety.
White eggplants are smaller and more firmly textured than the common purple eggplant. They are denser, creamier and less bitter, even though they can have more seeds. The skin of a white eggplant is tougher than purple eggplant and must be peeled. White eggplants are available seasonally.
The White Japanese eggplant is distinguished by its size and by its smooth and glossy ivory skin and dense cottony flesh with underdeveloped seeds. It inherently contains less moisture than bigger purple eggplant varieties which actually extends its shelf-life. Fruits are elongated with a narrow teardrop shape and rough pointed leaves at the fruit's blossom end. They are harvested at lengths of three to four inches. The flavor of raw White Japanese eggplant is delicate and slightly fruity, while cooking brings out a creamy consistency and melting quality.
The most common variety group in the U.S. Among the most familiar are Black Magic, Black Beauty and Black Bell varieties. They have smooth skin in a very deep purple hue, and a large and elongated oval shape with a green calyx.
Typical Italian eggplants are characterized by their size, shape and coloring. At maturity the fruits are approximately eight to then inches in length with a cylindrical and oblong shape that is wider at the base than stem. The skin is glossy and smooth and can be varying hues of purple from lavender to ink purple. The flesh is cotton white with barely visible seeds patterned throughout.
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