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Purple Eggplant

Inventory, 18 ct : 4.51
This item was last sold on : 06/17/21

• 98 Featured Restaurants

• 108 Recipe Ideas

• 13 Sharess

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.

Capri Blu 2020	San Diego CA	858-673-5100
Leucadia Pizza Point Loma	San Diego CA	619-295-2222
Madison	San Diego CA	619-822-3465
Village Pizzaria	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
Jack & Giulio's	San Diego CA	619-294-2074
Catamaran	San Diego CA	858-488-1081
Pete's Seafood and Sandwich	San Diego CA	619-852-1493
Barbarella La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-454-7373
Brigantine Escondido	Escondido CA	760-743-4718
Waters Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803 x4
Gyrogrill	San Diego CA	857-719-2109
Toast Catering	San Diego CA	858-208-9422
Sabuku Sushi	San Diego CA	619-281-9700
Solare Ristorante Lounge	San Diego CA	619-270-9670
Pour House	Oceanside CA	760-730-5944
The Prado at Balboa Park Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-744-3732
Oscars Brewing Company	Temecula CA	619-695-2422
The Haven	San Diego CA	619-964-3778
Mimmos Italian Village	San Diego CA	619-239-3710

the other 78...

Thyme for Something Homemade	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-245-1004
Brigantine Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-4166
Armonia LLC	San Diego CA	619-724-7210
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
Ulivo	San Diego CA	619-962-7345
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
Marriott Del Mar	San Diego CA	858-369-6029
Bistro du Marche by Tapenade	La Jolla CA	858-551-7500
California Center for the Arts	Escondido CA	760-839-4107
The Flavor Chef (Catering)	Vista CA	619-295-3172
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club	San Diego CA	858-454-7126
BFD-Big Front Door	San Diego CA	619-723-8183
Reata Glen	Ladera Ranch CA	949-545-2250
The Wild Thyme Company	San Diego CA	858-527-0226
Graze	San Diego CA	619-839-9852
Continental Catering Inc	La Mesa CA	907-738-9264
Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019	Carlsbad CA	760-944-1111
Rovino The Foodery	San Diego CA	619-204-3666
Sundara	San Diego CA	303-359-6141
RoVino Rotisserie + Wine	San Diego CA	619-972-6286
Tom Hams Light House	San Diego CA	619-291-9110
Monarch	Del Mar CA	619-308-6500
Parkhouse Eatery	San Diego CA	619-295-7275
Mangia Mangia (Mirarmar)	San Diego CA	858-736-5733
The Glen at Scripps Ranch	San Diego CA	858-444-8500
Olive Tree Marketplace	San Diego CA	619-224-0443
Tartine	Coronado CA	619-435-4323
Bahia Resort Hotel	San Diego CA	858-488-0551
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla	San Diego CA	808-868-8639
Clara Carlsbad	Carlsbad CA	760-470-9143
Siamo Napoli	San Diego CA	619-300-4810
Open Gym-White Rice	San Diego CA	619-799-3675
insideOUT	San Diego CA	619-888-8623
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Rosewood Kitchen	Oceanside CA	760-231-5886
Royal Polaris Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-226-8030
Eco Caters (Miramar)	San Diego CA	619-997-8792
La Costa Glen South	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Born & Raised	San Diego CA	619-944-1631
Bread & Cie Café	San Diego CA
Sisters Pizza	San Diego CA	858-228-6822
The Market by Buon Appetito	San Diego CA	619-237-1335
Rosemary Trattoria	Coronado CA	619-669-8435
Villa Capri Poway	Poway CA	858-391-9400
Village Pizzeria Bay Side	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Fleming's Steakhouse La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-535-0078
San Diego Yacht Club	San Diego CA	619-758-6334
La Costa Glen North	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1436
Portside Pier (Brigantine)	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Bernardo Heights Country Club	San Diego CA	858-487-4022
Now Sushi	San Diego CA	858-246-6179
Orens Fine Foods	San Diego CA	510-910-2298
Barbusa	San Diego CA	619-297-6333
Leucadia Pizza Encinitas	Encinitas CA	760-942-2222
The Compass	Carlsbad CA	760-434-1900
Pamplemousse Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-792-9090
Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery	Del Mar CA	858-792-2225
Isola La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-412-5566
Oside Kitchen Collaborative	Oceanside CA	619-807-7161
Open Gym-Craft Meals	San Diego CA	619-799-3675
Et Voilà! French Bistro	San Diego CA	858-610-8784
Miho (Delivery)	San Diego CA	619-867-4295
The Seabird Resort	Oceanside CA	951-704-9703
Estancia Adobe	San Diego CA	858-550-1000
Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort	Carlsbad CA	760-602-0800
Le Parfait Paris- Downtown	San Diego CA	619-245-4457
JRDN Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-270-5736
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-380-9840
Mesa College	San Diego CA	619-388-2240
Civico 1845	San Diego CA	574-210-4025
Blade 1936	Oceanside CA	760-231-1456
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
Ron Oliver	San Diego	619-295-3172
Brandon Matzek- Blogger	San Diego CA	800-221-9730
Red Tail Catering	San Marcos CA	858-605-8219
Pandemic Pizza	San Diego CA	314-397-4234
Trattoria I Trulli	Encinitas CA	760-277-9826

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Purple Eggplant. One

is easiest, three is harder.

My Darling Vegan		Eggplant and Caramelized Onion Pizza
Jo Cooks		Roasted Eggplant and Pepper Spread
Healthy Little Foodies		Eggplant Pizzas
Delish Knowledge		Eggplant Lentil Bolognese
Healing Tomato		Pull Apart Eggplant with Marinara Sauce
Typical Domestic Babe		Vegetarian Eggplant Shakshuka
Vegging The Shore		Vegan Eggplant Meatballs
Just a Little Bit of Bacon		Grilled Eggplant And Halloumi Sandwich
Cilantro & Citronella		Caponata Antipasto
The Brick Kitchen		Roasted Eggplant Shakshuka

the other 98...

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

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Almagul 18 A, Almaty, Kazakhstan

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

About 17 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

About 58 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

About 74 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

About 93 days ago, 3/17/21
Sharer's comments : Eggplant caviar has a perfect taste

Papaya Fresh Gallery Near Pulo, Jakarta, Indonesia
About 476 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 476 days ago, 2/27/20
Sharer's comments : terong ungu di ranch market darmawangsa jakarta

MaBru

Vandepoel

South Holland, Netherlands
About 576 days ago, 11/19/19
Sharer's comments : Fresh eggplant at Vandepoel Brussels Belgium

Santa Monica Farmers Market Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 674 days ago, 8/14/19
Sharer's comments : Chinese eggplant, Italian eggplant and American eggplant coming out of Fresno from Her Produce.

Corvallis Farmers' Market Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States
About 678 days ago, 8/10/19

Oasis Food Market

Oasis Food Market
3045 Telegraph Ave Oakland CA 94609
510-655-5111
www.oasisfoodmarkettelegraphave.com

Near Oakland, California, United States
About 684 days ago, 8/04/19

Royal Market & Bakery

Royal Market And Bakery
5335 Geary Blvd San Francisco CA 94121
415-221-5550

Near San Francisco, California, United States
About 706 days ago, 7/13/19

Harvest Urban Market

Harvest Urban Market
191 8th Street San Francisco CA 94103
415-621-1000

Near San Francisco, California, United States
About 707 days ago, 7/12/19

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Specialty
619-295-3172

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 709 days ago, 7/10/19
Sharer's comments : All the Eggplants from Fresno Evergreen!