Eggplant Round 500 g

Bring home the Lulu Fresh Round Eggplants and make a wholesome addition to your meal. Eggplants, also known as aubergines, are members of the nightshade plant family and are used in a variety of recipes across the world. Aside from adding a distinct texture and mild flavour to dishes, eggplant has a slew of possible health advantages too. These eggplants are packed with nutrients like fibre, vitamins and minerals like copper, manganese, and B-6 to ensure a healthy diet. In addition to this, these eggplants are rich in phenolic compounds, which are powerful antioxidants. Sourced fresh, they offer exceptional taste and texture with every bite. We strive to ensure that the products are of a high standard of quality and meet the requirements of food safety. Our team constantly and carefully monitor what we have in stock to recognize the freshest items and to assure it's of the best possible quality. Eggplant is a versatile ingredient that may be cooked and eaten in a variety of ways. They are perfect for soups, stews and even barbequing! Eggplant can also be steamed, stir-fried, pan-fried, deep-fried, roasted, stewed, curried, or pickled.

BENEFITS

• Eggplants are fabulous sources of anthocyanins, a pigment having antioxidant qualities.
• Eggplants are abundant in fibre and polyphenols.
• Solasodine rhamnosyl glycosides found in eggplants may help in various ways.

STORAGE AND USES

• Keep them in a cool place, away from direct sunlight.
• It may be grilled, stuffed, roasted, used in soups and stews, barbecued, and used in curries and stir-fries.
• They can also be used as an appetiser or as a substitute for pasta in lasagne preparations.

INTERESTING FACT

An eggplant, like blueberries, melons, and tomatoes, is botanically classified as a berry. However, it is a vegetable from a gastronomic standpoint.