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Purple Eggplant

Inventory, 18 ct : 51.89
This item was last sold on : 11/26/21

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Description/Taste

Purple eggplants are oval with a bulbous flat bottom that narrows towards the calyx and averages 25 centimeters in length and 5-12 centimeters in diameter. The outer skin is glossy, smooth, black-purple, and has a green stem. The inner flesh is cream colored with a spongy-firm texture and there many edible seeds. When cooked, Purple eggplants are tender and mild with a slightly bitter taste.

Seasons/Availability

Purple eggplants are available year-round with a peak season in summer.

Current Facts

Purple eggplants, botanically classified as Solanum melongena, are the common Western variety that are a part of the Giganteum Group, or the large and round to semi-oblong fruit category. Purple eggplants are the only variety that are truly domesticated and are displaced from their wild ancestors. They are the most common cultivar in the Western world, and there are many different varieties of Purple eggplant that fall under its name.

Nutritional Value

Purple eggplants are an excellent source of potassium, fiber, and anthocyanins, which are not only responsible for the purple pigment of its skin but also offer antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Applications

Purple eggplants are best suited for cooked applications such as grilling, pan frying, baking, broiling, sautéing, and roasting. They are popularly prepared by breading and frying and used as a meat substitute in pasta dishes, stir-fries, and burgers. They can also be slow cooked in stews and dishes with rice, meat, and vegetables. Purple eggplants pair well with tomatoes, squashes, peppers, stewed meats, grilled and baked fish, chicken, chickpeas, lentils, herbs such as basil, mint, cilantro, and parsley, as well as cheeses such as fresh cow's milk and aged sheep's cheese. Purple eggplants will keep up to three days when stored in a cool and dry place.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

Eggplants are considered specialty vegetables in the United States and were originally thought to cause bad breath. They did not become popular until Thomas Jefferson introduced it to the United States for planting and cultivation. Today Purple eggplants are the most common varieties found in the United States and the majority of the eggplant produced is sold for the fresh market. About two percent of the eggplant production is used for frozen meals and dips.

Geography/History

Purple eggplants evolved out of human selection and cultivation, and early documentation of Purple eggplants in a culinary setting occurred during the 14th century. Eggplants then made their way to the United States in the 20th century. Today Purple eggplants are widely available at specialty grocers and farmers markets in the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America.

Featured Restaurants

Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

Bread & Cie Café	San Diego CA	619-683-9322
MRKT Space	Encinitas CA	760-331-8705
Tommy V's	Carlsbad CA	760-602-1949
Campfire	Carlsbad CA	760-637-5121
Parkhouse Eatery	San Diego CA	619-295-7275
Leichtag Foundation	Encinitas CA	760-230-6772
Black Raill Kitchen + Bar	Carlsbad CA	619-454-9182
The Glen at Scripps Ranch	San Diego CA	858-444-8500
Cal A Vie	Vista CA	760-945-2055
Vi At La Jolla Village	San Diego CA	858-646-7700
Brigantine La Mesa	La Mesa CA	619-465-1935
Madison	San Diego CA	619-822-3465
Brigantine Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-4166
The Guild Hotel	San Diego CA	858-373-3184
Ulivo	San Diego CA	619-962-7345
Mesa College	San Diego CA	619-388-2240
La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen	Carlsbad CA	760-930-7063
White Rice LPM	San Diego CA	619-564-2618
Loving Hut	San Diego CA	619-855-5674
Capri Blu 2020	San Diego CA	858-673-5100

the other 106...

Monarch	Del Mar CA	619-308-6500
Leucadia Pizza Point Loma	San Diego CA	619-295-2222
Savory Moment 2021	El Cajon CA	619-633-8863
Brigantine Escondido	Escondido CA	760-743-4718
Reata Glen	Ladera Ranch CA	949-545-2250
Jack & Giulio's	San Diego CA	619-294-2074
Soulshine	San Diego CA	858-886-7252
La Costa Glen South	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
JRDN Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-270-5736
BFD-Big Front Door	San Diego CA	619-723-8183
Wine Vault & Bistro	San Diego CA	619-295-3939
Bleu Boheme	San Diego CA	619-255-4167
Civico 1845	San Diego CA	574-210-4025
La Jolla Country Club	San Diego CA	858-454-9601
Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery	Del Mar CA	858-792-2225
Green Dragon Tavern & Museum	Carlsbad CA	760-797-5579
Bishop School	San Diego CA	858-459-4021 x212
Communal Coffee - Oceanside	Oceanside CA	619-920-7887
The Haven	San Diego CA	619-964-3778
Piatti	San Diego CA	858-454-1589
Harumama	San Diego CA	619-269-7122
Mimmos Italian Village	San Diego CA	619-239-3710
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla	San Diego CA	808-868-8639
Communal Coffee	San Diego CA	619-305-9525
Herb & Wood	San Diego CA	520-205-1288
The Wild Thyme Company	San Diego CA	858-527-0226
Aussie Yacht Services	San Diego CA	858-740-1987
Manhattan of La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-459-0700
Thyme for Something Homemade	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-245-1004
Uncle Italian	San Diego CA	619-629-0676
Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort	Carlsbad CA	760-602-0800
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District	El Cajon CA	619-644-7585
264 Fresco (Kitchen)	Carlsbad CA	760-720-3737
Open Gym-Craft Meals	San Diego CA	619-865-3024
Red Tail Catering	San Marcos CA	858-605-8219
Pali Wine Company	San Diego CA	310-893-0038
The Seabird Resort	Oceanside CA	951-704-9703
Village Pizzeria Bay Side	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Urbn Pizza Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-255-7300
Waverly	Cardiff CA	619-244-0416
Trattoria I Trulli	Encinitas CA	760-277-9826
InterContinental Vistal Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Sisters Pizza	San Diego CA	858-228-6822
InterContinental San Diego	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Siamo Napoli	San Diego CA	619-300-4810
Swagyu Chop Shop-PB	San Diego CA	858-758-0357
All Aspects Catering and Events	San Diego CA	855-287-7658
Paradise Point Resort Tidal	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
Rosewood Kitchen	Oceanside CA	760-231-5886
Toast Catering	San Diego CA	858-208-9422
Wormwood	San Diego CA	619-573-0289
Oscars Brewing Company	Temecula CA	619-695-2422
Lafayette Hotel	San Diego CA	619-296-2101
Food of Joy	San Diego CA	858-531-6616
Urban Kitchen	Del Mar CA	619-239-2222
Tom Hams Light House	San Diego CA	619-291-9110
Gyrogrill	San Diego CA	857-719-2109
Don Pietro	San Diego CA	619-255-7205
San Diego Yacht Club	San Diego CA	619-758-6334
Il Sogno Italiano	San Diego CA	619-380-2652
Villa Capri Poway	Poway CA	858-391-9400
Leucadia Pizza Scripps Ranch	San Diego CA	858-530-2222
Pamplemousse Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-792-9090
Paradise Point Resort BQT Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown)	San Diego CA	619-255-8864
Farmers Bottega	San Diego CA	619-306-8963
La Costa Glen North	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1436
Isola La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-412-5566
Catamaran	San Diego CA	858-488-1081
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
The Pearl Hotel	San Diego CA	877-732-7573
Tribute Pizza	San Diego CA	858-220-0030
Bistro du Marche by Tapenade	La Jolla CA	858-551-7500
Le Parfait Paris- Downtown	San Diego CA	619-245-4457
Leucadia Pizza Encinitas	Encinitas CA	760-942-2222
Pete's Seafood and Sandwich	San Diego CA	619-852-1493
Royal Polaris Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-226-8030
The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza	Oceanside CA	760-310-1535
The Compass	Carlsbad CA	760-434-1900
Little Italy Pizzeria and Pasta	San Diego CA	619-220-0025
Now Sushi	San Diego CA	858-246-6179
Graze	San Diego CA	619-839-9852
Continental Catering Inc	La Mesa CA	907-738-9264
Solare Ristorante Lounge	San Diego CA	619-270-9670
Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019	Carlsbad CA	760-944-1111
The Market by Buon Appetito	San Diego CA	619-237-1335
Rovino The Foodery	San Diego CA	619-204-3666
Sorority Cuisine - Gamma Phi Beta	San Diego CA	310-634-2371
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
The Shores	La Jolla CA	858-459-8271
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-380-9840
Village Pizzaria	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Jeune Et Jolie	Carlsbad CA	858-231-0862
Waters Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803 x4
Chef Justin Snyder	Lakeside CA	619-212-9990
Olive Tree Marketplace	San Diego CA	619-224-0443
Lunasea	San Diego CA	954-412-9943
C 2 C	San Diego CA	619-972-9345
Portside Pier (Brigantine)	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
RoVino Rotisserie + Wine	San Diego CA	619-972-6286
Tartine	Coronado CA	619-435-4323
ALCE 101	Solana Beach CA	619-886-0059
Barrel & Board	San Diego CA	619-379-2574
Rosemary Trattoria	Coronado CA	619-669-8435
Isola Pizza Bar	San Diego CA	619-564-2938

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Purple Eggplant. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Cooking LSL		Grilled Eggplant Soba Noodles
My Persian Kitchen		Eggplant With Pomegranate & Mint Dressing
Nutrition Studies		Eggplant Bacon
Martha Stewart		Easy Eggplant Spread
Delish Knowledge		Eggplant Lentil Bolognese
Brown Eyed Baker		Best Eggplant Parmesan
Skinny Miss		Julia Child's Zucchini Gratin
Food Republic		Falafel-Stuffed Eggplant
The Mediterranean Dish		Baked Eggplant Fries with Greek Tzatziki Sauce
Feel Good Foodie		Easy Eggplant Moussaka

the other 97...

The Purple Foodie		Stuffed Eggplant
Just a Little Bit of Bacon		Grilled Eggplant And Halloumi Sandwich
Healthful Pursuit		Crisp Eggplant Chips with Smoky Seasoning
Laura Loving Life		Eggplant Parmesan with Spaghetti Squash
Dizzy, Busy, and Hungry		Cheesy Eggplant Apple Quesadillas
Vegetarian Times		Turkish Eggplant Pie
Italian Chips		Baked Eggplant
Pepper Bowl		Crispy Baked Eggplant
Running In A Skirt		Sheet Pan Healthy Baked Eggplant Parmesan Slices
Thank Your Body		Savory Eggplant Jerky
Paleo Grubs		Eggplant Beef Casserole
Just a Taste		Eggplant Parmesan Sliders
Chef Tariq		Baba Ganoush
Went Here, 8 This		Jamaican Jerk Grilled Eggplant
Play. Party. Plan.		Grilled Eggplant Rolls
Minimalist Baker		Jamaican Jerk Grilled Eggplant
The Brick Kitchen		Roasted Eggplant Shakshuka
Pancake Warriors		Balsamic Roasted Eggplant Steaks
This Ole Mom		Smothered Eggplant Rice Dressing
Family Style Food		Baked Eggplant with Mozzarella and Tomato-Basil Salad
Healing Tomato		Vegan Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce
The Mediterranean Dish		Roasted Eggplant Caprese Salad
Food Wanderings		Eggplant Fritters in Chickpea Flour Batter
Minimalist Baker		Creamy Eggplant & Caramelized Onion Dip
Martha Stewart		Eggplant Spread
Martha Stewart		Black-Tahini and Eggplant Dip
Typical Domestic Babe		Vegetarian Eggplant Shakshuka
My Darling Vegan		Eggplant and Caramelized Onion Pizza
Pickled Plum		Char Siu Style Roasted Eggplant
Dash of Savory		Italian Fried Eggplant
Lexi's Clean Kitchen		Paleo Eggplant Pizza Crust
Know Your Produce		Easy Eggplant Parmesan
Not Enough Cinnamon		Skinny Eggplant Rollatini
Jessica in the Kitchen		Baba Ghanoush
Jo Cooks		Roasted Eggplant and Pepper Spread
The Endless Meal		Homemade Baba Ganoush
The Stay at Home Chef		Best Baked Eggplant Parmesan
The Seaside Baker		Chardonnay Red Pepper Eggplant Spread
Pure Wow		Eggplant Parm Bites
The Colorful Kitchen		Vegan Spiral Vegetable Tart
Empowered Sustenance		Paleo French Toast
A Spicy Perspective		SautÃ©ed Eggplant with Honey
It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken		Crispy Coconut Eggplant Nuggets
She Knows		Vegan Eggplant, Asparagus, and Black Bean Tacos
Cravings in Amsterdam		Miso Roasted Eggplant Gyoza
The Healthy Apple		Lemon Coconut Eggplant Fries
The Spruce Eats		Italian Pickled Eggplant
Closet Cooking		Eggplant Pizzas
The Roasted Root		Roasted Eggplant Pesto Sandwich
Delish Knowledge		Eggplant Parmesan in the Insant Pot
Jackie Newget		Eggplant Gyros with Fresh Tzatziki
Host The Toast		Eggplant, Prosciutto, & Pesto Pressed Sandwiches
Eat Good 4 LIfe		15 Minute Asian Vegetables
Green Kitchen Stories		Lemongrass, Aubergine & Brussels Sprout Curry
Cilantro & Citronella		Caponata Antipasto
David Lebovitz		Eggplant Caviar
Andie Mitchell		Healthy Baked Eggplant Parmesan
Know Your Produce		Eggplant Noodles
Martha Stewart		Moroccan Hand Pies
Mom/Foodie		Eggplant Parmesan Casserole
The Foodie Physician		Mediterranean Eggplant Hummus "Meatballs"
Gimme Some Oven		Baked Eggplant Parmesan
All Day I Dream About Food		Eggplant Benedict
Healthy Little Foodies		Eggplant Pizzas
Gourmandelle		Lentil and Eggplant Patties with Olives and Herbs
Sweet As Honey		Low Carb Cheesy Pull-Apart Garlic Bread
Wine and Glue		Stuffed Eggplant
Skinnytaste		Eggplant "Meatballs"
This Savory Vegan		Roasted Eggplant Sandwiches with Vegan Arugula Walnut Pesto
Edible Garden		Schezwan Eggplant
Little Broken		Creamy Orzo with Grilled Vegetables
Minimalist Baker		Vegan Caramelized Onion Mac N Cheese
Vegging The Shore		Vegan Eggplant Meatballs
Table for Two		Eggplant Parmesan
Amateur Gourmet		Eggplant Dirty Rice
30 Days of Greek Food		Greek Stuffed Eggplant
Gimme Delicious Food		Low-Carb Eggplant Pizza Bites
The Italian Dish		Sicilian Caponata
The Pretty Bee		Gluten Free Eggplant Fries
Making Thyme for Health		Creamy Eggplant Tomato Soup
The Way Food Should Be		Eggplant Parmesan Grilled Cheese
Healthy Nibbles and Bits		Eggplant Bliss Bowl with Mint and Cilantro Chutney
Eat The Gains		Grilled Eggplant Pizza
Radiate Food Vibes		Roasted Eggplant & Fresh Mozzarella Pizza
The Endless Meal		Crispy Eggplant Fries with Chipotle Aioli
Just a Taste		Eggplant Parmesan Sliders
Dishing Delish		Easy Eggplant Rollatini
Healing Tomato		Pull Apart Eggplant with Marinara Sauce
The Skinny Pot		Pork Stuff Eggplant Boats
Healing Tomato		Eggplant Parmesan Sandwich
Simple Seasonal		Eggplant Stuffed Shells
Olivia's Cuisine		Baba Ghanoush
Everyone Eat's Right		Eggplant Jerky
Vegetarian Gastronomy		Thai Basil Eggplant
Make The First Bite Count		Fried Eggplant
Gonna Want Seconds		Fried Eggplant
Joy of Kosher		Eggplant Roll Ups with Cream Cheese and Spinach

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North Park Thursday Market

Rodney Kawano Farms
Oceanside, CA
https://www.rodneykawanofarms.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 44 days ago, 10/14/21

Magnum cash and carry
Микрорайон Алмагуль, 18а, 050060/A15C0B9, Алматы, Алмагуль

California, United States
About 62 days ago, 9/26/21
Sharer's comments : Purple eggplants grown in Kazakhstan

мкр.алмагуль, 18а, Almaty 050060

Magnum cash and carry
Almagul 18a, Almaty, Kazakhstan

California, United States
About 95 days ago, 8/24/21
Sharer's comments : A rich harvest of purple eggplants in Kazakhstan

Zhetygen village, Ile region, Almaty oblast, Kazak

Magnum express
Zhetygen village, Ile region, Almaty oblast, Kazakhstan

California, United States
About 119 days ago, 7/31/21
Sharer's comments : Beautiful local purple eggplants

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Beylik Family Farms

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 119 days ago, 7/31/21

Almagul 18a, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Magnum cash and carry
Almagul 18a, Almaty, Kazakhstan

California, United States
About 124 days ago, 7/26/21
Sharer's comments : Purple eggplants grown in South Kazakhstan

Rozybakiyev str. 247A, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Galmart supermarket
Rozybakiyev str. 247A, Almaty, Kazakhstan

California, United States
About 158 days ago, 6/23/21
Sharer's comments : Fresh purple eggplants from Tashkent

Almagul 18 A, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Magnum Super
Almagul 18 A, Almaty, Kazakhstan'
https://magnum.kz/

California, United States
About 179 days ago, 6/01/21
Sharer's comments : Locally grown eggplants are available all year round

Almagul micro district, 18A, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Magnum cash and carry
Almagul micro district, 18A, Almaty, Kazakhstan

California, United States
About 221 days ago, 4/21/21
Sharer's comments : Grilled Purple eggplants perfect as a side dish

Almagul micro district, 18A, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Magnum cash and carry
Almagul micro district, 18A, Almaty, Kazakhstan

California, United States
About 237 days ago, 4/04/21
Sharer's comments : Purple eggplants are loved by local customers and mostly cooked as a side dish to meat

Almagul micro district, 18A, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Magnum cash and carry
Almagul micro district, 18A, Almaty, Kazakhstan

California, United States
About 256 days ago, 3/17/21
Sharer's comments : Eggplant caviar has a perfect taste

Papaya Fresh Gallery Near Pulo, Jakarta, Indonesia
About 639 days ago, 2/27/20
Sharer's comments : terong hitam di papaya market blok m jakarta selatan

99 Ranch Market Near Pulo, Jakarta, Indonesia
About 639 days ago, 2/27/20
Sharer's comments : terong ungu di ranch market darmawangsa jakarta