Japanese Eggplant

Japanese Eggplant

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Japanese eggplants are long, slender, and oblong. This ink-colored vegetable can be straight or slightly crooked and has a dark purple or green stem depending on the variety. It has a smooth skin that is thin, shiny, and purple-black. The inner flesh which is white is spongy and nearly seedless. When cooked, Japanese eggplants have a meaty texture with a mild and sweet flavor.

Recommended Temp Storage Zone : 48-50°F (Cold Storage)
Season Chart : South & Central America: All Year (Jun-Nov)
Specialty : yes

SKU: 7c23de8d53be Category:

Country of Origin: South and Central America

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Japanese eggplants are long, slender, and oblong. This ink-colored vegetable can be straight or slightly crooked and has a dark purple or green stem depending on the variety. It has a smooth skin that is thin, shiny, and purple-black. The inner flesh which is white is spongy and nearly seedless. When cooked, Japanese eggplants have a meaty texture with a mild and sweet flavor.

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