Organic
Eggplant
"Unleash the flavor of the nightshade"
A popular, versatile, and nutrient-rich nightshade vegetable, prized for its glossy skin and tender flesh
Also known as
Aubergine, Brinjal, Melanzana
Botanical name
Solanum melongena
Product Details
PLU Code
94601
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Eggplant (Aubergine) › All Sizes
Origin
India and China, with widespread cultivation in Asia and the Mediterranean
Temperature
10 to 12°C (50 to 54°F)
Shelf Life
up to 14 days
Status
Approved
About Eggplant
There are numerous varieties, with shapes and sizes varying from small and round to large and elongated, with colors ranging from deep purple to white and green
Nutrition Information
Eggplant is low in calories and rich in nutrients. One 100g serving of Japanese eggplant contains approximately 25 calories, 6g of carbohydrates, 1g of dietary fiber, 1g of protein, 0.6g of sugar, 0.2g of fat. It is a good source of vitamins C and B6, potassium, and manganese, with 10% of the daily value of vitamin C and 8% of vitamin B6 and potassium. Eggplant also contains antioxidants and phytochemicals, including nasunin, which has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties.
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
Ventilated containers or bags to maintain air circulation
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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