Japanese Eggplant
Inventory, lb : 0
This item was last sold on : 10/28/23
Description/Taste
Japanese eggplants are long and slender with an oblong shape. Its glossy skin has a purple-black hue and is thin enough that it does not require peeling before use. Japanese eggplants are known to maintain their skin color even when cooked, a quality which makes them unique among many other eggplant varieties. Their interior cream-colored flesh is spongy and nearly seedless. Japanese eggplant's flavor is mild and because it is nearly seedless it doesn't possess that bitter quality found in many Western and Thai varieties.
Seasons/Availability
Japanese eggplant is available year-round.
Current Facts
A member of the nightshade family, Japanese eggplants have a shared ancestry with tomatoes, potatoes, and peppers. Japanese eggplant is classified botanically as Solanum melongena and is the Western name given to dozens of eggplant varieties, both heirloom, and hybrid. The most common varieties on the market today are Millionaire and Orient Express.