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Eggplant
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The Eggplant is great for stuffing. It can be baked, broiled, fried, or sautéed. The best selling point is the Eggplant's nutritional value. Look for fruit with uniform color and minimal cuts and scarring. Avoid wilted, shriveled, or soft Eggplant. Nutrition: The Eggplant is fat-free, sodium-free, cholesterol-free, and low in calories. Did You Know: Fruit or vegetable? The Eggplant is actually a fruit related to the potato and tomato. It also has a gender. Eggplant can be either male or female. The male has a rounded bottom and smooth stem area, while the female has a narrow bottom with an indented stem area. Handling: Ideal temperature is between 45º F to 50º F with high humidity. Typical shelf life is up to two weeks. Sensitive to ethylene and chill damage. Avoid drastic changes in temperature. |
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