Ingredients

Eggplant is 90% water, Proteins 1.2 g, Fats 0.1 g, Carbohydrates 4.5 g, The calorie content of eggplant is 24 kcal per 100 grams of product.

Useful properties

Eggplant contains fiber, soluble sugars, pectin, proteins, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, sodium, vitamins C, B1, B2, B5, PP. Eggplant leaves are rich in ribonucleic (RNA) and deoxyribonucleic (DNA) acids, which play an important role in metabolic processes and protein biosynthesis.

Application

Eggplants are widely used in cooking, the methods of cooking are diverse. They can be fried, steamed, stewed, boiled, grilled, baked, etc. Due to the content of vitamin PP, eggplant is recommended for people with nicotine addiction. With the help of vitamin PP (nicotinic acid), the body can more easily tolerate nicotine starvation. In addition, eggplant improves digestion and the acid-salt balance of the stomach.

Interesting facts

In addition to our usual eggplant, there are a number of other varieties. Moreover, they are so different that the first time you see such fruits, you refuse to believe that this is really an eggplant. There is a variety called White Egg, or Easter eggs, as the English say. All because of the round shape and white color of the fruit, which looks very much like chicken eggs. And the variety Golden Egg has a yellow tint and an oval shape. These eggplants ripen very quickly, bear a lot of fruits and have excellent taste.