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Purple Eggplant

Inventory, 18 ct : 18.06
This item was last sold on : 01/21/20

• 140 Featured Restaurants

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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.

Hilton Garden Inn	San Diego CA	858-720-9500
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-657-6473
Bishop School	San Diego CA	858-459-4021 x212
Marriott Del Mar	San Diego CA	858-369-6029
You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen)	San Diego CA	214-693-6619
Isola La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-412-5566
Decoy Dockside Restaurant	San Marcos CA	760-653-3230
La Costa Resort & Spa Diversions & Edge Pool	Carlsbad CA	760-930-7063
West Coast Tavern/Observatory North Park	San Diego CA	619-295-1688
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
InterContinental Banquet Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Leucadia Pizza Encinitas	Encinitas CA	760-942-2222
Hotel La Jolla & CUSP	La Jolla CA	858-459-0261
Pendry SD (Lion Fish)	San Diego CA	619-738-7000
Royal Polaris Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-226-8030
Amicis Ristobar	San Diego CA	858-847-2740
Capri Blu	San Diego CA	858-673-5100
The Pearl Hotel	San Diego CA	877-732-7573
Golden Door	San Marcos CA	760-761-4142
Eco Caters (Normal Heights)	San Diego CA	619-997-8792

the other 120...

Herb & Wood	San Diego CA	619-955-8495
Campfire	Carlsbad CA	858-231-0862
Village Pizzeria Bay Side	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Continental Catering Inc	La Mesa CA	619-698-3500
Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery	Del Mar CA	858-792-2225
The Village	San Diego CA	619-729-8515
Civico 1845	San Diego CA	619-300-4810
Georges at the Cove	San Diego CA	858-454-4244
Enclave	Carlsbad CA	808-554-4219
The Shores	La Jolla CA	858-459-8271
Saiko Sushi-North Park	San Diego CA	619-886-6656
Come On In Paseo	San Diego CA	858-523-0221
Cutwater Spirits	San Diego CA	619-672-3848
Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets)	Carlsbad CA	760-827-2400
Stone Brewing-Liberty Station Banquets	San Diego CA	619-269-2100
Parakeet Cafe Del Mar	San Diego CA	619-297-0235
Village Pizzaria	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Ebisu Sushi Bar	San Diego CA	619-297-3119
Catamaran	San Diego CA	858-488-1081
Home Kitchen Culture	San Diego CA	619-302-7655
Park Hyatt Aviara	Carlsbad CA	760-448-1234
Farmers Bottega	San Diego CA	619-458-9929
Shogun Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-226-8030
Toast Catering	san diego CA	858-208-9422
Wet Stone Winebar and Cafe	San Diego CA	619-255-2856
Vi At La Jolla Village	San Diego CA	858-646-7700
Rovino The Foodery	San Diego CA	619-972-6286
Addison Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-350-7600
Buona Forchetta (Liberty Station)	San Diego CA	619-458-9231
Well Fed	San Diego CA	619-948-9983
The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo	San Diego CA	858-451-9100
Red Tail Catering	San Marcos CA	858-605-8219
California Center for the Arts	Escondido CA	760-839-4107
Estancia Adobe	San Diego CA	858-550-1000
Cucina Sorella	San Diego CA	619-281-4014
Backyard Kitchen & Tap	San Diego CA	619-308-6500
Miho Gastrotruck Delivery	San Diego CA	619-867-4295
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-6063
Born & Raised	San Diego CA	619-550-5412
Firefly Beach	San Diego CA	619-222-6440
Trattoria Positano	Cardiff CA	760320111
RoVino Rotisserie + Wine	San Diego CA	619-972-6286
The Miller's Table	Oceanside CA	310-694-4091
La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen	Carlsbad CA	760-930-7063
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
Reata Glen	Mission Viejo CA	949-545-2250
BFD-Big Front Door	San Diego CA	619-255-4100
Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy	San Diego CA	619-298-2337
Parakeet Cafe- Little Italy	San Diego CA	619-297-0235
Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019	Carlsbad CA	760-944-1111
Harvest Kitchen	Vista CA	619-709-0938
Rosewood Kitchen	Oceanside CA	760-231-5886
Cucina Enoteca	Del Mar CA	619-239-2222
Not Not Tacos	San Diego CA	619-696-7675
Pacific Coast Spirits	Oceanside CA	925-381-5392
Barbusa	San Diego CA	619-297-6333
Sisters Pizza	San Diego CA	858-228-6822
Mimmos Italian Village	San Diego CA	619-239-3710
Lean and Green cafe Sorrento	San Diego CA	619-436-7618
Glenbrook Health Center	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
In Flux Cafe North Park	San Diego CA	619-795-0680
Thai One On	Carlsbad CA	760-500-8674
Sirens Restaurant and Bar	San Diego CA	619-646-5238
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
Zinque	San Diego CA	619-915-6172
Pamplemousse Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-792-9090
San Diego Sportservice, Inc. (Catering)	San Diego CA	619-641-6000
Hilton Mission Bay	San Diego CA	619-276-4010
La Costa Glen North	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1436
Bistro du Marche by Tapenade	La Jolla CA	858-551-7500
The Wild Thyme Company	San Diego CA	858-527-0226
Ulivo	San Diego CA	619-962-7345
Urbn Pizza Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-255-7300
The Haven	San Diego CA	619-964-3778
Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20)	Carlsbad CA	760-827-2400
Mille Fleurs	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-3085
Town & Country Terrace Cafe & Market	San Diego CA	619-291-7131
Rustic Root	San Diego CA	619-232-1747
Brigantine La Mesa	La Mesa CA	619-465-1935
The Waldorf School of San Diego	San Diego CA	619-280-8016
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-543-2764
Ranch Catering	San Diego CA	858-491-9100
Panama 66	San Diego CA	619-702-6373
Soda & Swine Liberty Station	San Diego CA	619-501-9989
insideOUT	San Diego CA	619-793-9221
Parakeet café	La Jolla CA	619-578-1040
The Holding Company	San Diego CA	619-665-1251
Moxy San Diego Gaslamp	San Diego CA	619-376-1850
Thyme for Something Homemade	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-245-1004
Illusions Theatre	San Diego CA	760-500-2378
Trattoria I Trulli	Encinitas CA	760-943-6800
Feast on This Culinary & Event Production	San Diego CA	858-597-0740
AToN Center Inc.	Encinitas CA	858-759-5017
Common Theory	San Diego CA	858-707-7016
Jeune Et Jolie	Carlsbad CA	858-231-0862
Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
The Glen at Scripps Ranch	San Diego CA	858-444-8500
The Florence	San Diego CA	858-433-1545
Pete's Seafood and Sandwich	San Diego CA	619-255-8940
Olive Tree Marketplace	San Diego CA	619-224-0443
Petco Park (Blue Water) - Delaware North	San Diego CA	619-795-5917
Kairoa Brewing Company	San Diego CA	858-735-0051
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
Bernardo Heights Country Club	San Diego CA	858-487-4022
Brigantine Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-4166
Alexander's on 30th	San Diego CA	619-281-2539
Brigantine Escondido	Escondido CA	760-743-4718
Estancia Spa La Jolla Hotel	San Diego CA	858-550-1000
Soda & Swine UCSD	San Diego CA	619-610-9168
Barbarella La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-454-7373
Buon Appetito	San Diego CA	619-238-9880
Villa Capri Poway	Poway CA	858-391-9400
Ambrogio 15 - Little Italy	San Diego CA	858-291-8650
La Costa Glen South	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Il Dandy	San Diego CA	609-373-5917
St. Paul's Plaza	Chula Vista CA	619-239-6900
Bread & Cie Café	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Tartine	Coronado CA	619-435-4323
Cal A Vie	Vista CA	760-945-2055
Hotel Palomar-Salt Box	San Diego CA	619-515-3003

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Purple Eggplant. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Just a Taste		Eggplant Parmesan Sliders
Eat The Gains		Grilled Eggplant Pizza
The Stay at Home Chef		Best Baked Eggplant Parmesan
Went Here, 8 This		Jamaican Jerk Grilled Eggplant
Feel Good Foodie		Easy Eggplant Moussaka
The Purple Foodie		Stuffed Eggplant
Go,Eat & Repeat		Roasted Eggplant and Lentil Dip
Minimalist Baker		Creamy Eggplant & Caramelized Onion Dip
This Ole Mom		Smothered Eggplant Rice Dressing
Empowered Sustenance		Paleo French Toast

the other 100...

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

Recently Shared

People have shared Purple Eggplant using the Specialty Produce app for iPhone and Android.

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MaBru

Vandepoel

Near Jette, Brussels, Belgium
About 64 days ago, 11/19/19
Sharer's comments : Fresh eggplant at Vandepoel Brussels Belgium

Santa Monica Farmers Market Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 161 days ago, 8/14/19
Sharer's comments : Chinese eggplant, Italian eggplant and American eggplant coming out of Fresno from Her Produce.

Corvallis Farmers' Market Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States
About 165 days ago, 8/10/19

Oasis Food Market

Oasis Food Market
3045 Telegraph Ave Oakland CA 94609
510-655-5111
www.oasisfoodmarkettelegraphave.com

Near Oakland, California, United States
About 171 days ago, 8/04/19

Royal Market & Bakery

Royal Market And Bakery
5335 Geary Blvd San Francisco CA 94121
415-221-5550

Near San Francisco, California, United States
About 193 days ago, 7/13/19

Harvest Urban Market

Harvest Urban Market
191 8th Street San Francisco CA 94103
415-621-1000

Near San Francisco, California, United States
About 194 days ago, 7/12/19

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Specialty
619-295-3172

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 196 days ago, 7/10/19
Sharer's comments : All the Eggplants from Fresno Evergreen!

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock st. San Diego
619-295-3172

www.specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 340 days ago, 2/16/19
Sharer's comments : Fresh!

spello farmers market, Italy Near Spello, Umbria, Italy
About 463 days ago, 10/17/18

Fairway Market Near Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
About 591 days ago, 6/10/18