




Purple Eggplant
Inventory, 18 ct : 27.73
This item was last sold on : 01/28/23
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.
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![]() ![]() About 9 days ago, 1/20/23 Sharer's comments : Purple eggplant of Kazakhstan in individual packages ![]() ![]()
Rodney Kawano Farms
Near San Diego, California, United StatesOceanside, CA About 92 days ago, 10/29/22 ![]() ![]()
Antonio Farms
Near Del Mar, California, United StatesRiverside, CA About 148 days ago, 9/03/22 ![]() ![]()
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock St Suite 150 San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 https://specialtyproduce.com About 161 days ago, 8/21/22 Sharer's comments : Black Beauty Eggplant from Good Hill Farm ![]() ![]()
Country Rhodes Family Farm
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 189 days ago, 7/24/22 Sharer's comments : Beatrice Eggplant from Country Rhodes Family Farm ![]() ![]()
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 225 days ago, 6/18/22 Sharer's comments : Purple Eggplant from Fresno Evergreen ![]() ![]()
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Near Baku, Azerbaijan9VP3+4PC, Xətai prospekti, Bakı, Азербайджан About 226 days ago, 6/17/22 Sharer's comments : Round shape eggplant With no seeds in Baku, Azerbaijan ![]() ![]()
Zhetygen weekend farm market
AzerbaijanZhetygen village, Almaty region, Kazakhstan About 252 days ago, 5/21/22 Sharer's comments : Purple eggplants at Zhetygen farm market ![]() ![]()
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AzerbaijanAlmagul 18 A, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 269 days ago, 5/04/22 Sharer's comments : Sweet purple baby eggplants grown in Kazakhstan ![]() ![]()
Small grocery store
AzerbaijanРозыбакиева, 75, 050046/A15P3T7, Алматы, Бостандыкский район, 1 этаж https://small.kz/ About 272 days ago, 5/02/22 Sharer's comments : Delicious eggplants grown in North Kazakhsta. Perfect when baked and served with fresh tomatoes and garlic ![]() ![]()
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AzerbaijanРозыбакиева, 75, 055552/A15P3T7, Алматы, Бостандыкский район, 1 этаж https://small.kz/ About 282 days ago, 4/22/22 Sharer's comments : Purple eggplants grown in hard and fertile land of Kazakhstan ![]() ![]()
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Chechnya, Russia61 Gorgasali Street, Tbilisi, Грузия About 312 days ago, 3/23/22 Sharer's comments : Purple eggplants at Fresco supermarket ![]() ![]()
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Chechnya, RussiaРозыбакиева, 75, 050046/A15P3T7, Алматы, Бостандыкский район, 1 этаж About 314 days ago, 3/21/22 Sharer's comments : Quite big purple eggplants grown in Kazakhstan ![]() ![]()
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Chechnya, RussiaМФК RAMSTORE ALL IN, проспект Назарбаева, 226, 050059/A15C0B9, Алматы, Самал 2 About 382 days ago, 1/12/22 Sharer's comments : Purple eggplants imported from China to Kazakhstan ![]() ![]()
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Chechnya, RussiaТРЦ Mega Center Alma-Ata, Розыбакиева, 247а, 050060/A15P2X8, Алматы, Бостандыкский район, 1 этаж About 408 days ago, 12/17/21 Sharer's comments : Purple eggplants of Kazakhstan ![]() ![]() About 472 days ago, 10/14/21 ![]() ![]()
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California, United StatesМикрорайон Алмагуль, 18а, 050060/A15C0B9, Алматы, Алмагуль About 490 days ago, 9/26/21 Sharer's comments : Purple eggplants grown in Kazakhstan ![]() ![]()
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California, United StatesAlmagul 18a, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 522 days ago, 8/24/21 Sharer's comments : A rich harvest of purple eggplants in Kazakhstan ![]() ![]()
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California, United StatesZhetygen village, Ile region, Almaty oblast, Kazakhstan About 546 days ago, 7/31/21 Sharer's comments : Beautiful local purple eggplants ![]() ![]()
Beylik Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 547 days ago, 7/31/21 ![]() ![]()
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California, United StatesAlmagul 18a, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 552 days ago, 7/26/21 Sharer's comments : Purple eggplants grown in South Kazakhstan ![]() ![]()
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California, United StatesRozybakiyev str. 247A, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 585 days ago, 6/23/21 Sharer's comments : Fresh purple eggplants from Tashkent ![]() ![]() About 607 days ago, 6/01/21 Sharer's comments : Locally grown eggplants are available all year round ![]() ![]()
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California, United StatesAlmagul micro district, 18A, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 648 days ago, 4/21/21 Sharer's comments : Grilled Purple eggplants perfect as a side dish ![]() ![]()
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California, United StatesAlmagul micro district, 18A, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 664 days ago, 4/04/21 Sharer's comments : Purple eggplants are loved by local customers and mostly cooked as a side dish to meat ![]() ![]()
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California, United StatesAlmagul micro district, 18A, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 683 days ago, 3/17/21 Sharer's comments : Eggplant caviar has a perfect taste |