Eggplant
SELECT
Choose eggplants that are heavy for their size and without cracks or discolorations.
Varieties to Explore
Chinese Eggplant
Nutrient Content Claims
Low calorie, Fat free, Saturated fat free, Cholesterol free, Sodium free, Good source of copper
Health Claims
Dietary Fat & Cancer: Development of cancer depends on many factors. A diet low in total fat may reduce the risk of some cancers. Eggplant is fat free.
Sodium & Hypertension:
- Diets low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure, a disease associated with many factors. Eggplant is sodium free.
- Diets low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure. Eggplant is sodium free.
- Eggplant, as part of a low sodium diet, may reduce the risk of high blood pressure.
Dietary Saturated Fat & Cholesterol & Risk of Coronary Heart Disease: While many factors affect heart disease, diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of this disease. Eggplant contains no fat, saturated fat, or cholesterol.
STORE
Store eggplants in the refrigerator crisper drawer. Use within 5-7 days.
SERVE
How to Use Eggplant as a Meat Alternative
Check out our eggplant recipes!
SAVOR
Presence In Ethnic Foods
Asian / Chinese, Japanese, Korean / South East Asia
(Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos) / African / Cuban,
Puerto Rican / Latino / Indian, Pakistani / Mediterranean
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