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Purple Eggplant
Inventory, 18 ct : 24.51
This item was last sold on : 06/07/23
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
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Almagul 18 A, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Supermarket Margum
Almagul 18 A, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 16 days ago, 5/23/23 Sharer's comments : Purple eggplants of Kazakhstan 
Mercato del Capo
Mercato del Capo
Near Palermo, Palermo, ItalyVia Cappuccinelle, ., 90138 Palermo PA About 110 days ago, 2/18/23 
Mercato di Ballaro
Mercato di Ballaro
Near Palermo, Palermo, ItalyVia Ballaro, 90134 Palermo PA About 112 days ago, 2/16/23 
Рамстор-Алмагуль / Ramstore
Palermo, ItalyAbout 139 days ago, 1/20/23 Sharer's comments : Purple eggplant of Kazakhstan in individual packages 
Little Italy Mercato
Rodney Kawano Farms
Near San Diego, California, United StatesOceanside, CA About 222 days ago, 10/29/22 
Del Mar Farmers Market
Antonio Farms
Near Del Mar, California, United StatesRiverside, CA About 278 days ago, 9/03/22 
Specialty Produce
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock St Suite 150 San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 https://specialtyproduce.com About 291 days ago, 8/21/22 Sharer's comments : Black Beauty Eggplant from Good Hill Farm 
Specialty Produce
Country Rhodes Family Farm
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 319 days ago, 7/24/22 Sharer's comments : Beatrice Eggplant from Country Rhodes Family Farm 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Fresno Evergreen
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 355 days ago, 6/18/22 Sharer's comments : Purple Eggplant from Fresno Evergreen 
Green bazar
Near Baku, Azerbaijan9VP3+4PC, Xətai prospekti, Bakı, Азербайджан About 356 days ago, 6/17/22 Sharer's comments : Round shape eggplant With no seeds in Baku, Azerbaijan 
Zhetygen village, Almaty region, Kazakhstan
Zhetygen weekend farm market
AzerbaijanZhetygen village, Almaty region, Kazakhstan About 383 days ago, 5/21/22 Sharer's comments : Purple eggplants at Zhetygen farm market 
Almagul 18 A, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Magnum Express
AzerbaijanAlmagul 18 A, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 400 days ago, 5/04/22 Sharer's comments : Sweet purple baby eggplants grown in Kazakhstan 
Small grocery store
AzerbaijanРозыбакиева, 75, 050046/A15P3T7, Алматы, Бостандыкский район, 1 этаж https://small.kz/ About 402 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
AzerbaijanРозыбакиева, 75, 055552/A15P3T7, Алматы, Бостандыкский район, 1 этаж https://small.kz/ About 412 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
Chechnya, Russia61 Gorgasali Street, Tbilisi, Грузия About 442 days ago, 3/23/22 Sharer's comments : Purple eggplants at Fresco supermarket 
Small grocery store
Chechnya, RussiaРозыбакиева, 75, 050046/A15P3T7, Алматы, Бостандыкский район, 1 этаж About 444 days ago, 3/21/22 Sharer's comments : Quite big purple eggplants grown in Kazakhstan 
Magnum Super
Chechnya, RussiaМФК RAMSTORE ALL IN, проспект Назарбаева, 226, 050059/A15C0B9, Алматы, Самал 2 About 512 days ago, 1/12/22 Sharer's comments : Purple eggplants imported from China to Kazakhstan 
Galmart supermarket
Chechnya, RussiaТРЦ Mega Center Alma-Ata, Розыбакиева, 247а, 050060/A15P2X8, Алматы, Бостандыкский район, 1 этаж About 538 days ago, 12/17/21 Sharer's comments : Purple eggplants of Kazakhstan 
North Park Thursday Market
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 602 days ago, 10/14/21 
Magnum cash and carry
California, United StatesМикрорайон Алмагуль, 18а, 050060/A15C0B9, Алматы, Алмагуль About 620 days ago, 9/26/21 Sharer's comments : Purple eggplants grown in Kazakhstan 
мкр.алмагуль, 18а, Almaty 050060
Magnum cash and carry
California, United StatesAlmagul 18a, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 652 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
California, United StatesZhetygen village, Ile region, Almaty oblast, Kazakhstan About 677 days ago, 7/31/21 Sharer's comments : Beautiful local purple eggplants 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Beylik Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 677 days ago, 7/31/21 
Almagul 18a, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Magnum cash and carry
California, United StatesAlmagul 18a, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 682 days ago, 7/26/21 Sharer's comments : Purple eggplants grown in South Kazakhstan 
Rozybakiyev str. 247A, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Galmart supermarket
California, United StatesRozybakiyev str. 247A, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 715 days ago, 6/23/21 Sharer's comments : Fresh purple eggplants from Tashkent |
