EGGPLANT
Eggplant is native to India It has been cultivated in southern and eastern Asia since prehistory.
The name eggplant developed in the United States because the fruits of some 18th century European cultivars were yellow or white and resembled goose or hen's eggs. The name aubergine in British English developed from the French aubergine.
Studies showed that eggplant is effective in the treatment of high blood cholesterol and a source of folic acid and potassium.
Season l January till May
Shipping
Number of boxes /pallet = 100 box
Box weight = 5 kg
Pallet weight = 500 kg
Container 40 FT = 20 pallet
Weight = 10 tones
Paking
5 Kg Cartons Open Top
5 Kg Cartons Telescopic
Fun Facts
Before the 1900's eggplant consumption was thought to cause insanity and was called the “mad apple,” by Europeans.
High society ladies of China used eggplant skins to make black dye and stained their teeth for fashionable cosmetic use.
The color found in eggplant skin, results from anthocyanin, a water-soluble falvonoid pigment. This pigment also creates the red, blue, and purple coloring in other vegetables, fruits, and flowers.
Nutrition
| Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1/2 cup cubed |
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| Amount Per Serving | |
| Calories: 10 | |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat: 0.08g | 0% |
| Cholesterol: 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium: 1mg | 0.04% |
| Total Carbohydrate: 2.34g | 0.78% |
| Dietary Fiber: 1.4 | 0% |
| Sugars: 0.96g | |
| Protein: 0.41g | |
| Vitamin A 0.22% | Vitamin C 1.5% |
| Calcium 0.4% | Iron 0.56% |