African white eggplant is an exotic vegetable prized for its delicate flavor and tender texture. Native to Africa, this fruit of the Solanaceae family is distinguished by its smooth, white skin and elongated oval shape. Its flesh is generally sweeter and less bitter than that of the classic purple eggplant.
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Faq
Q: How to choose an African white eggplant?
A: Smooth, shiny, firm skin to the touch.
Q: How do I prevent it from turning black?
A: Soak the slices in lemon water.
Q: How to cook it?
A: Grilled, fried, in ratatouille or eggplant caviar.
Q: Should it be disgorged?
A: Not always necessary, but it
Conservation
To keep the African white eggplant in the best conditions, it is advisable to keep it in the vegetable trap on the refrigerator, where it will keep for about a week. It is best not to wash it before storing it to avoid excess humidity. For a longer conservation, it is possible to freeze it after having laundered it.
Ingredients & nutritional information
African white eggplant is mainly made up of water, fibers, and contains a small amount of protein and carbohydrates. It is not very caloric and constitutes a good source of vitamins and minerals, including potassium, vitamin B6 and folate. It also contains antioxidants beneficial for health. On the nutritional level, for 100 grams of raw African white eggplant, there are approximately: 25 calories, 1 gram of protein, 6 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of fiber and less than 1 gram of lipids. It is naturally low in sodium and does not contain cholesterol.
Q: How to choose an African white eggplant?
A: Smooth, shiny, firm skin to the touch.
Q: How do I prevent it from turning black?
A: Soak the slices in lemon water.
Q: How to cook it?
A: Grilled, fried, in ratatouille or eggplant caviar.
Q: Should it be disgorged?
A: Not always necessary, but it
To keep the African white eggplant in the best conditions, it is advisable to keep it in the vegetable trap on the refrigerator, where it will keep for about a week. It is best not to wash it before storing it to avoid excess humidity. For a longer conservation, it is possible to freeze it after having laundered it.
African white eggplant is mainly made up of water, fibers, and contains a small amount of protein and carbohydrates. It is not very caloric and constitutes a good source of vitamins and minerals, including potassium, vitamin B6 and folate. It also contains antioxidants beneficial for health. On the nutritional level, for 100 grams of raw African white eggplant, there are approximately: 25 calories, 1 gram of protein, 6 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of fiber and less than 1 gram of lipids. It is naturally low in sodium and does not contain cholesterol.
African white eggplant
Price
€10,35