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Purple Eggplant

Inventory, 18 ct : 37.49
This item was last sold on : 05/22/22

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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.

Manhattan of La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-459-0700
Cow by Bear	San Diego CA	415-565-9989
La Costa Glen North	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1436
Marriott Courtyard - Broadway	San Diego CA	619-446-3008
Gyrogrill	San Diego CA	857-719-2109
The Compass	Carlsbad CA	760-434-1900
Olivewood Gardens -Donation	National City CA	619-434-4281
Capri Blu 2020	San Diego CA	858-673-5100
The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza	Oceanside CA	760-310-1535
Zinque	San Diego CA	559-281-2485
Kettner Exchange Bar	San Diego CA	909-915-9877
Communal Coffee	San Diego CA	619-305-9525
Leucadia Pizza Point Loma	San Diego CA	619-295-2222
Portside Pier (Brigantine)	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
White Rice LPM	San Diego CA	619-564-2618
US Grant Hotel Grill	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
Trattoria I Trulli	Encinitas CA	760-277-9826
Isola La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-412-5566
Brigantine Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-4166
La Jolla Country Club	San Diego CA	858-454-9601

the other 118...

Rosemary Trattoria	Coronado CA	619-669-8435
Villa Capri Poway	Poway CA	858-391-9400
Seneca	San Diego CA	619-588-2411
Ahimsa Collective	Chula Vista CA	619-316-1000
Farm Fresh Meals	San Diego CA	760-707-2383
Parkhouse Eatery	San Diego CA	619-295-7275
Ballast Point Restaurant - Miramar	San Diego CA	858-790-6900
Graze	San Diego CA	619-839-9852
Ron Oliver	San Diego	619-295-3172
Urban Kitchen Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803
Bernardo Heights Country Club	San Diego CA	858-487-4022
Crust Pizzeria-Carmel	San Diego CA	858-212-8751
Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019	Carlsbad CA	760-944-1111
JRDN Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-270-5736
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company	San Diego CA	619-683-7787
California Center for the Arts	Escondido CA	760-839-4107
US Grant Hotel Main	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-380-9840
Bleu Boheme	San Diego CA	619-255-4167
Jack & Giulio's	San Diego CA	619-294-2074
Food of Joy	San Diego CA	858-531-6616
Pendry SD (Provisional)	San Diego CA	619-738-7000
Tom Hams Light House	San Diego CA	619-291-9110
Hilton Mission Valley	San Diego CA	619-543-9000
Seasoned Catering and Events	San Diego CA	619-246-4909
Noble House Hotels & Resorts	San Diego CA	619-276-4010
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
Green Dragon Tavern & Museum	Carlsbad CA	760-797-5579
Inn at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-381-8289
San Diego Yacht Club	San Diego CA	619-758-6334
Village Pizzeria Bay Side	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens	Escondido CA	760-294-7866
Civico 1845	San Diego CA	574-210-4025
Leucadia Pizza Encinitas	Encinitas CA	760-942-2222
Marys Gourmet Salads	La Jolla CA	858-925-4690
Cesarina	San Diego CA	619-226-6222
Bread & Cie Café	San Diego CA	619-683-9322
The Flavor Chef (Catering)	Vista CA	619-295-3172
The Haven	San Diego CA	619-964-3778
Little Lion	San Diego CA	619-519-4079
Open Gym-Craft Meals	San Diego CA	619-865-3024
Olive Tree Marketplace	San Diego CA	619-224-0443
Sisters Pizza	San Diego CA	858-228-6822
Lafayette Hotel	San Diego CA	619-296-2101
Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets)	Carlsbad CA	760-827-2400
Piatti	San Diego CA	858-454-1589
264 Fresco (Kitchen)	Carlsbad CA	760-720-3737
BFD-Big Front Door	San Diego CA	619-723-8183
Loving Hut	San Diego CA	619-855-5674
Wormwood	San Diego CA	619-573-0289
Palmys	San Diego CA	858-886-7111
Firefly Beach - Banquets	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Leucadia Pizza Scripps Ranch	San Diego CA	858-530-2222
Continental Catering Inc	La Mesa CA	907-738-9264
Red Tail Catering	San Marcos CA	858-605-8219
Semola	La Jolla CA	858-247-9670
The Market by Buon Appetito	San Diego CA	619-237-1335
Herb & Wood	San Diego CA	520-205-1288
Siamo Napoli	San Diego CA	619-300-4810
Village Pizzaria	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Mesa College	San Diego CA	619-388-2240
Leichtag Foundation	Encinitas CA	760-230-6772
Alila Marea Beach Resort (Banquets)	Encinitas CA	805-539-9719
Ulivo	San Diego CA	619-962-7345
Pete's Seafood and Sandwich	San Diego CA	619-852-1493
La Costa Glen South	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Now Sushi	San Diego CA	858-246-6179
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
Bistro du Marche by Tapenade	La Jolla CA	858-551-7500
C 2 C	San Diego CA	619-972-9345
La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen	Carlsbad CA	760-930-7063
Il Sogno Italiano	San Diego CA	619-380-2652
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Isola Pizza Bar	San Diego CA	619-564-2938
Hoxton Manor LLC	San Diego CA	760-586-9533
Town & Country San Diego	San Diego CA	619-291-7131
Pamplemousse Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-792-9090
Bahia Resort Hotel	San Diego CA	858-488-0551
Le Parfait Paris- Downtown	San Diego CA	619-245-4457
Bishop School	San Diego CA	858-459-4021 x212
Barbusa	San Diego CA	619-297-6333
Tartine	Coronado CA	619-435-4323
Rovino The Foodery	San Diego CA	619-204-3666
Hive Sushi Lounge	San Diego CA	619-218-4000
Communal Coffee - Oceanside	Oceanside CA	619-920-7887
University Club	San Diego CA	619-234-5200
Salvatore's	San Diego CA	619-544-1865
Del Mar Country Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-5500 x207
Zito Inc	Rancho Santa Fe CA	831-915-9038
Solare Ristorante Lounge	San Diego CA	619-270-9670
Swagyu Chop Shop-PB	San Diego CA	858-758-0357
Catamaran	San Diego CA	858-488-1081
Fortunate Son	San Diego CA	619-806-6121
ALCE 101	Solana Beach CA	619-886-0059
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
Candor	La Jolla CA	858-581-2205
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-761-1269
Reata Glen	Ladera Ranch CA	949-545-2250
Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery	Del Mar CA	858-792-2225
RoVino Rotisserie + Wine	San Diego CA	619-972-6286
Davanti Enoteca India St.	San Diego CA	619-237-9606
Toast Catering	San Diego CA	858-208-9422
The Farm Golf Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-5585
Mimmos Italian Village	San Diego CA	619-239-3710
Glenbrook Health Center	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Pepper Queen Farms	Cardiff CA	858-663-4109
Madison	San Diego CA	619-822-3465
Monarch	Del Mar CA	619-308-6500
The Glen at Scripps Ranch	San Diego CA	858-444-8500
La Clochette Du Coin-Pacific Beach	San Diego CA	619-402-7911
Revolution Roasters	Oceanside CA	760-330-6827
The Lion Share	San Diego CA	619-564-6924
Farmers Bottega	San Diego CA	619-306-8963
Cal A Vie	Vista CA	760-945-2055
Asti Ristorante	San Diego CA	619-232-8844
Catering By Felicia G.	San Diego CA	619-742-4747
Kingfisher	San Diego CA	619-861-8074

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Purple Eggplant. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Family Style Food		Baked Eggplant with Mozzarella and Tomato-Basil Salad
Martha Stewart		Black-Tahini and Eggplant Dip
Healthy Nibbles and Bits		Eggplant Bliss Bowl with Mint and Cilantro Chutney
Just a Taste		Eggplant Parmesan Sliders
Jessica in the Kitchen		Baba Ghanoush
Healing Tomato		Vegan Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce
Martha Stewart		Easy Eggplant Spread
Make The First Bite Count		Fried Eggplant
Brown Eyed Baker		Best Eggplant Parmesan
Cooking LSL		Grilled Eggplant Soba Noodles

the other 92...

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

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Zhetygen village, Almaty region, Kazakhstan

Zhetygen weekend farm market
Zhetygen village, Almaty region, Kazakhstan

About a day 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 18 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 21 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 31 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 61 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 63 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 131 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 157 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 221 days ago, 10/14/21

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

California, United States
About 239 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 271 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 295 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 296 days ago, 7/31/21

Almagul 18a, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Magnum cash and carry
Almagul 18a, Almaty, Kazakhstan

California, United States
About 301 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 334 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 356 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 397 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 413 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 432 days ago, 3/17/21
Sharer's comments : Eggplant caviar has a perfect taste