Aubergine/Eggplant Medium (pack of 2)
£1.99
£1.99
About the Product
Raw eggplant can have a bitter taste, with an astringent quality, but it becomes tender when cooked and develops a rich, complex flavor. Rinsing, draining, and salting the sliced fruit before cooking may remove the bitterness.cooking fats and sauces, which may enhance the flavor of eggplant dishes.
Benefits
Aubergines are rich in antioxidants, specifically nasunin found in aubergine skin - which gives it its purple colour. Raw eggplant is 92% water, 6% carbohydrates, 1% protein, and has negligible fat (table). It provides low amounts of essential nutrients, with only manganese having a moderate percentage (11%) of the Daily Value. Minor changes in nutrient composition occur with season, environment of cultivation