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Chinese Eggplant

Vegetable

Description
A lovely pale mauve to deep purple in color, Chinese eggplant is thin skinned. Containing few if any seeds, its sleek body is long and slim. This variety is about two inches in diameter and six to ten inches long. It offers a mild and bland flavor, but may be slightly bitter. This eggplant is loved more for its texture than its taste.

Grow Region
Imported

Storage Temperature
To store, refrigerate in crisper drawer in an unsealed plastic bag. Use within one week after purchase to ensure quality.

Availability

Seasons/Availability
Typically having two seasons, Chinese eggplant is available November into March and June into October.

Nutritional Facts

Low in calories, eggplant has about 30 calories per cup and is high in carbohydrates. Containing traces of several nutrients, eggplant is a good source of potassium, vitamin A, vitamin B-complex, and vitamin C. Erroneously thought by many to be a meat replacement, the eggplant provides only a fraction of the protein contained in meat. Only eggplant's texture and bulk can be considered for its "meat substitution" reputation. Eating five daily servings of fruits and vegetables lowers the chances of cancer.