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EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)

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SCIENTIFIC NAME: SOLANUM MELONGENA

FRANCAIS: AUBERGINE (AUBERGINE)

General Description:

Because the eggplant is a member of the nightshade family, it's related to the potato and tomato. Though commonly thought of as a vegetable, eggplant is actually a fruit . . . specifically a berry. There are many varieties of this delicious food, ranging in color from rich purple to white, in length from 2 to 12 inches and in shape from oblong to round. In the United States, the most common eggplant is the large, cylindrical- or pear-shape variety with a smooth, glossy, dark purple skin. It's available year-round, with the peak season during August and September. Choose a firm, smooth-skinned eggplant heavy for its size; avoid those with soft or brown spots. Eggplants become bitter with age and are very perishable. They should be stored in a cool, dry place and used within a day or two of purchase. If longer storage is necessary, place the eggplant in the refrigerator vegetable drawer. When young, the skin of most eggplants is deliciously edible; older eggplants should be peeled. Since the flesh discolors rapidly, an eggplant should be cut just before using. Bitter, overripe fruit can benefit by the ancient method of salting both halves and weighting them for 20 minutes before rinsing; the salt helps eliminate some of the acrid taste. Eggplant can be prepared in a variety of ways including baking, broiling and frying. It does, however, have spongelike capacity to soak up oil so it should be well coated with a batter or crumb mixture to inhibit fat absorption. Many other varieties of this versatile fruit are now finding their way into some markets. The very narrow, straight Japanese or Asian eggplant ranges in color from solid purple to striated shades and has tender, slightly sweet flesh. The Italian or baby eggplant looks like a miniature version of the common large variety, but has a more delicate skin and flesh. The appearance of the egg-shaped white eggplant makes it clear how this fruit was named. It has a tougher skin, but firmer, smoother flesh. In general, these varieties can be cooked in many of the same methods as the large eggplant. They rarely require salting, however, and usually benefit from a short cooking time.

NUTRIENT NOTES:

Serving Size Analyzed: 1 cup

< (21)

GRAPH 1 (ABOVE). Total Calories (21) as part of a 2200 calorie daily dietary intake.

	Protein (0.8364 grams per 1 cup )
	Fat (0.1476 grams per 1 cup )
	Carbohydrate (4.9774 grams per 1 cup )

CHART 1 (ABOVE). Macronutrient Breakdown By Percentage.

GRAPH 2 (ABOVE). Micronutrient breakdown as percentage of Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA). Serving size: 1 cup .

BLOOD TYPE DIET VALUES

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TYPE A:

Secretor:

AVOID: Contains lectin or other agglutinin. Metabolic inhibitor.

Non Secretor:

NEUTRAL

TYPE B:

Secretor:

BENEFICIAL: Contains an agglutinin which modifies disease susceptibility.

Non Secretor:

NEUTRAL

TYPE AB:

Secretor:

BENEFICIAL: Contains an agglutinin which modifies disease susceptibility.

Non Secretor:

BENEFICIAL: Contains an agglutinin which modifies disease susceptibility.

TYPE O:

Secretor:

NEUTRAL

Non Secretor:

AVOID

LECTIN CHARACTERIZATION:

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GLYCEMIC INDEX	This food has a low Glycemic Index.