Eggplant (Aubergine)
"Classic Nightshade Vegetable"
Eggplant, also known as aubergine, is a nightshade grown for its fruit. This listing is for the regular market type.
Also known as
(No data)
Botanical name
Solanum melongena
Product Details
PLU Code
4081
4-digit conventional code
Category
Vegetables
Eggplant (Aubergine) › All Sizes
Origin
Western Indian Ocean, Tropical and subtropical Asia
Temperature
10 to 12°C (50 to 54°F)
Shelf Life
up to 14 days
Status
Approved
About Eggplant (Aubergine)
The color and shape of eggplants vary by market type.
Nutrition Information
A verified nutrition profile matching this product identity, edible part and processing form is not established. No other food, species, maturity or processing form is substituted.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for fresh eggplant (all types; HB66 gives one set of storage conditions). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
10 to 12°C (50 to 54°F)
Humidity
90-95%
Packaging
Breathable packaging to prevent moisture accumulation
Shelf Life
up to 14 days
Storage Notes: Eggplants are chilling sensitive (surface pitting, scald, browned flesh and seeds followed by decay), lose water quickly, bruise easily, and should never be held in contact with ice. Sensitive to ethylene: keep away from ethylene-producing fruit. Highest freezing point: -0.8°C. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 322-325.
Applies to: fresh eggplant (all types; HB66 gives one set of storage conditions).
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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