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Purple Eggplant

Inventory, 18 ct : 63.35
This item was last sold on : 05/28/22

• 137 Featured Restaurants

• 102 Recipe Ideas

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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.

Zito Inc	Rancho Santa Fe CA	831-915-9038
The Glen at Scripps Ranch	San Diego CA	858-444-8500
The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza	Oceanside CA	760-310-1535
Red Tail Catering	San Marcos CA	858-605-8219
Bishop School	San Diego CA	858-459-4021 x212
Candor	La Jolla CA	858-581-2205
264 Fresco (Kitchen)	Carlsbad CA	760-720-3737
Asti Ristorante	San Diego CA	619-232-8844
RoVino Rotisserie + Wine	San Diego CA	619-972-6286
Piatti	San Diego CA	858-454-1589
Toast Catering	San Diego CA	858-208-9422
Herb & Wood	San Diego CA	520-205-1288
Seneca	San Diego CA	619-588-2411
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Bleu Boheme	San Diego CA	619-255-4167
Rosemary Trattoria	Coronado CA	619-669-8435
Villa Capri Poway	Poway CA	858-391-9400
Now Sushi	San Diego CA	858-246-6179
Wormwood	San Diego CA	619-573-0289
The Market by Buon Appetito	San Diego CA	619-237-1335

the other 117...

Ulivo	San Diego CA	619-962-7345
AToN Center Inc.	Encinitas CA	858-759-5017
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
Tartine	Coronado CA	619-435-4323
Catamaran	San Diego CA	858-488-1081
La Jolla Country Club	San Diego CA	858-454-9601
Kettner Exchange Bar	San Diego CA	909-915-9877
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens	Escondido CA	760-294-7866
Marriott Courtyard - Broadway	San Diego CA	619-446-3008
Pamplemousse Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-792-9090
The Haven	San Diego CA	619-964-3778
White Rice LPM	San Diego CA	619-564-2618
Farm Fresh Meals	San Diego CA	760-707-2383
Zinque	San Diego CA	559-281-2485
Portside Pier (Brigantine)	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Isola La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-412-5566
Swagyu Chop Shop-PB	San Diego CA	858-758-0357
Copper Kings	Oceanside CA	323-810-1662
Monarch	Del Mar CA	619-308-6500
Leucadia Pizza Scripps Ranch	San Diego CA	858-530-2222
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
Jack & Giulio's	San Diego CA	619-294-2074
Cow by Bear	San Diego CA	415-565-9989
Marys Gourmet Salads	La Jolla CA	858-925-4690
Leichtag Foundation	Encinitas CA	760-230-6772
Isola Pizza Bar	San Diego CA	619-564-2938
The Flavor Chef (Catering)	Vista CA	619-295-3172
The Lion Share	San Diego CA	619-564-6924
Cal A Vie	Vista CA	760-945-2055
Catering By Felicia G.	San Diego CA	619-742-4747
Village Pizzeria Bay Side	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
The Compass Bar	Carlsbad CA	760-434-1900
Firefly Beach - Banquets	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Communal Coffee - Oceanside	Oceanside CA	619-920-7887
Olive Tree Marketplace	San Diego CA	619-224-0443
Del Mar Country Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-5500 x207
Mimmos Italian Village	San Diego CA	619-239-3710
Il Sogno Italiano	San Diego CA	619-380-2652
US Grant Hotel Grill	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
Loving Hut	San Diego CA	619-855-5674
Town & Country San Diego	San Diego CA	619-291-7131
C 2 C	San Diego CA	619-972-9345
Madison	San Diego CA	619-822-3465
La Costa Glen South	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019	Carlsbad CA	760-944-1111
Urban Kitchen Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803
Cesarina	San Diego CA	619-226-6222
Civico 1845	San Diego CA	574-210-4025
California Center for the Arts	Escondido CA	760-839-4107
Leucadia Pizza Point Loma	San Diego CA	619-295-2222
University Club	San Diego CA	619-234-5200
The Compass	Carlsbad CA	760-434-1900
Semola	La Jolla CA	858-247-9670
Manhattan of La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-459-0700
Alila Marea Beach Resort (Banquets)	Encinitas CA	805-539-9719
Graze	San Diego CA	619-839-9852
La Clochette Du Coin-Pacific Beach	San Diego CA	619-402-7911
Valentina	Encinitas CA	207-522-1937
BFD-Big Front Door	San Diego CA	619-723-8183
Avant	San Diego CA	858-675-8505
Solare Ristorante Lounge	San Diego CA	619-270-9670
Revolution Roasters	Oceanside CA	760-330-6827
Communal Coffee	San Diego CA	619-305-9525
Food of Joy	San Diego CA	858-531-6616
Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery	Del Mar CA	858-792-2225
Kingfisher	San Diego CA	619-861-8074
Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort	Carlsbad CA	760-602-0800
Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company	San Diego CA	619-683-7787
Seasoned Catering and Events	San Diego CA	619-246-4909
Leucadia Pizza Encinitas	Encinitas CA	760-942-2222
Bread & Cie Café	San Diego CA	619-683-9322
Pete's Seafood and Sandwich	San Diego CA	619-852-1493
Noble House Hotels & Resorts	San Diego CA	619-276-4010
Village Pizzaria	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
La Costa Glen North	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1436
ALCE 101	Solana Beach CA	619-886-0059
Green Dragon Tavern & Museum	Carlsbad CA	760-797-5579
Crust Pizzeria-Carmel	San Diego CA	858-212-8751
Firefly Beach	San Diego CA	619-222-6440
San Diego Yacht Club	San Diego CA	619-758-6334
Glenbrook Health Center	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Tom Hams Light House	San Diego CA	619-291-9110
Mesa College	San Diego CA	619-388-2240
Inn at Rancho Santa Fe -OLD OWNER	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-381-8289
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-380-9840
Trattoria I Trulli	Encinitas CA	760-277-9826
Davanti Enoteca India St.	San Diego CA	619-237-9606
Fortunate Son	San Diego CA	619-806-6121
Olivewood Gardens -Donation	National City CA	619-434-4281
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
Ron Oliver	San Diego	619-295-3172
Sisters Pizza	San Diego CA	858-228-6822
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-761-1269
The Farm Golf Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-5585
Palmys	San Diego CA	858-886-7111
Harvest Kitchen	Vista CA	619-709-0938
Barbusa	San Diego CA	619-297-6333
Gyrogrill	San Diego CA	857-719-2109
Reata Glen	Ladera Ranch CA	949-545-2250
Pendry SD (Provisional)	San Diego CA	619-738-7000
Pepper Queen Farms	Cardiff CA	858-663-4109
Bahia Resort Hotel	San Diego CA	858-488-0551
Farmers Bottega	San Diego CA	619-306-8963
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
Bistro du Marche by Tapenade	La Jolla CA	858-551-7500
Lafayette Hotel	San Diego CA	619-296-2101
Le Parfait Paris- Downtown	San Diego CA	619-245-4457
JRDN Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-270-5736
Hoxton Manor LLC	San Diego CA	760-586-9533
Bernardo Heights Country Club	San Diego CA	858-487-4022
Ballast Point Restaurant - Miramar	San Diego CA	858-790-6900
Salvatore's	San Diego CA	619-544-1865
La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen	Carlsbad CA	760-930-7063
Rovino The Foodery	San Diego CA	619-204-3666
Parkhouse Eatery	San Diego CA	619-295-7275
Hive Sushi Lounge	San Diego CA	619-218-4000
Capri Blu 2020	San Diego CA	858-673-5100

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Purple Eggplant. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Host The Toast		Eggplant, Prosciutto, & Pesto Pressed Sandwiches
Laura Loving Life		Eggplant Parmesan with Spaghetti Squash
Pure Wow		Eggplant Parm Bites
All Day I Dream About Food		Eggplant Benedict
Make The First Bite Count		Fried Eggplant
Vegetarian Gastronomy		Thai Basil Eggplant
Martha Stewart		Eggplant Spread
Just a Little Bit of Bacon		Grilled Eggplant And Halloumi Sandwich
The Skinny Pot		Pork Stuff Eggplant Boats
The Healthy Apple		Lemon Coconut Eggplant Fries

the other 92...

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

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People have shared Purple Eggplant using the Specialty Produce app for iPhone and Android.

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Zhetygen village, Almaty region, Kazakhstan

Zhetygen weekend farm market
Zhetygen village, Almaty region, Kazakhstan

About 7 days ago, 5/21/22
Sharer's comments : Purple eggplants at Zhetygen farm market

Almagul 18 A, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Magnum Express
Almagul 18 A, Almaty, Kazakhstan

About 24 days ago, 5/04/22
Sharer's comments : Sweet purple baby eggplants grown in Kazakhstan

Small grocery store
Розыбакиева, 75, 050046/A15P3T7, Алматы, Бостандыкский район, 1 этаж
https://small.kz/

About 27 days ago, 5/02/22
Sharer's comments : Delicious eggplants grown in North Kazakhsta. Perfect when baked and served with fresh tomatoes and garlic

"Small" supermarket

"Small" supermarket
Розыбакиева, 75, 055552/A15P3T7, Алматы, Бостандыкский район, 1 этаж
https://small.kz/

About 37 days ago, 4/22/22
Sharer's comments : Purple eggplants grown in hard and fertile land of Kazakhstan

61 Gorgasali Street, Tbilisi, Грузия

Fresco supermarket
61 Gorgasali Street, Tbilisi, Грузия

Chechnya, Russia
About 67 days ago, 3/23/22
Sharer's comments : Purple eggplants at Fresco supermarket

Small grocery store
Розыбакиева, 75, 050046/A15P3T7, Алматы, Бостандыкский район, 1 этаж

Chechnya, Russia
About 69 days ago, 3/21/22
Sharer's comments : Quite big purple eggplants grown in Kazakhstan

Magnum Super
МФК RAMSTORE ALL IN, проспект Назарбаева, 226, 050059/A15C0B9, Алматы, Самал 2

Chechnya, Russia
About 137 days ago, 1/12/22
Sharer's comments : Purple eggplants imported from China to Kazakhstan

Galmart supermarket
ТРЦ Mega Center Alma-Ata, Розыбакиева, 247а, 050060/A15P2X8, Алматы, Бостандыкский район, 1 этаж

Chechnya, Russia
About 163 days ago, 12/17/21
Sharer's comments : Purple eggplants of Kazakhstan

North Park Thursday Market

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

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 226 days ago, 10/14/21

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

California, United States
About 245 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 277 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 301 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 302 days ago, 7/31/21

Almagul 18a, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Magnum cash and carry
Almagul 18a, Almaty, Kazakhstan

California, United States
About 307 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 340 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 362 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 403 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 419 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 438 days ago, 3/17/21
Sharer's comments : Eggplant caviar has a perfect taste