EGGPLANTS FIJIAN PER KG

Did you know eggplant is a fruit, it's a berry and not a vegetable! Known by many different names, including aubergine, brinjal, eggfruit and melezana, which is Italian for ‘crazy apple.’ 

• Choose eggplant with firm, glossy skin and enjoy it while it’s still fresh. The older the eggplant, the more bitter it may taste.
• Eggplants are a rich source of dietary fibre, copper and vitamin B1.
• There are loads of varieties – check out what’s available in your area.
• Eggplant skin is good for you, so don’t peel it.

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Eggplants hate the fridge, where their skin gets dark and rubbery, so try and cook it the day you buy it. Otherwise, store it at room temperature for 2-3 days out of direct sunlight, or in the warmest part of your fridge (near the front.)