Product Of Australia
The richly coloured Eggplant is botanically considered a fruit that is harvested from a species plant of the nightshade family. It is used across the world in cooking, and is often believed to be a vegetable as this is how its treated.
Health Benefits
% of DV Per 100g:
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 3%
Calcium 0%
Iron 1%
Vitamin D 0%
Vitamin B-6 5%
Cobalamin 0%
Magnesium 3%
Selecting tips
- Look for smooth, shiny, deeply purple skin.
- A ripe eggplant should be heavy for its size.
- Press the skin lightly with a finger – if it leaves an imprint, then it is ripe. If not, then let it sit a while longer.