Eggplant
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Calories: 24
Energy: 100 kj
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| Protein: | 1.01 g | |||||||
| Fat - total: | 0 g | |||||||
| Carbohydrate - by diff: | 5.70 g | |||||||
| Sugar - total: | 2.35 g | |||||||
| Fibre: | 3.4 g | |||||||
| Water: | 92.41 g | |||||||
General Description:
Also known as Aubergine, Brinjal or Garden Egg.
Has many shapes & sizes.
Colour can be either white, green, yellowish, purple, or purple-black
Flesh is off-white & spongy.
Selection:
Look for eggplants with smooth and uniformly-coloured skin.
When squeezed, they should be springy, not spongy.
The presence of scars or bruises can indicate decay.
Favour eggplants that feel heavy for their size.
Nutrition Information:
High in Fibre, Folate, Potassium.
Low in Saturated Fat, Sodium, & Cholesterol.
Provides 100kj / 100g.
Storage & Handling Information:
Store your uncut and unwashed eggplants in your refrigerator, preferably in a sealed plastic bag for up to 1 week.
Growing Area Information:
WA - Outer Metropolitan Areas, South West, Canarvon, Ord River.
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