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Baby White Eggplant

Fruit

Description
This remarkable baby eggplant has a spherical shape and is white or may be a very light whitish-green. Baby white eggplant has a firmer texture than most and a mild subtle flavor.

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Storage Temperature
Eggplant is excellent baked, breaded and fried, saut�ed, braised and steamed. Perfect for eggplant rolls, the skin may be removed if desired. Usually very young fresh baby eggplants do not require peeling but may be carefully peeled with a paring knife or a potato peeler if desired. Eggplant loves the company of other vegetables. Enhance flavor with chili powder, oregano, thyme, allspice, basil and sage. To store, place in an unsealed plastic bag; refrigerate. Use within five days for optimum quality.

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Seasons/Availability
Baby white eggplants are available year round.

Nutritional Facts

Low in calories, eggplant has about 30 calories per cup and is high in carbohydrates. Containing traces of several nutrients, eggplant is a good source of potassium, vitamin A, vitamin B-complex and vitamin C. Erroneously thought by many to be a meat replacement, the eggplant provides only a fraction of the protein contained in meat. Only eggplant's texture and bulk can be considered for its "meat substitute" reputation. Eating five daily servings of fruits and vegetables lowers the chances of cancer. A recent study found that nine or ten daily servings of fruits and vegetables, combined with three servings of low-fat dairy products, were effective in lowering blood pressure.