Baby Italian Eggplant
Estimated Inventory, lb : 0
Description/Taste
Baby Italian eggplants range in size from 5-7cm. 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. Italian eggplants should be semi-firm to the touch, a sign of ripeness but not over maturity. Italian eggplants are known for their superior creamy texture and depth of flavor when cooked.
Seasons/Availability
Baby Italian eggplant is available in the summer months.
Current Facts
Italian eggplant also known as melanzana in Italian is the generic name given to a plethora of eggplant varieties that are classified within the most common known domesticated eggplant species, Solanum melongena. Eggplant is a member of the nightshade family, Solanaceae, which contains over 3000 species and is one of the most economically important food plant families. Although grown and treated as a vegetable, eggplant is in fact a fruit, as it bears seeds within its flesh. Popular Itailian eggplant varieties include Traviata, Naida, Rosa Bianca and Nubia.
