When the skin of eggplant gets withered or it gets prominently squishy and soft, or the dark spots start to appear anywhere on the body, then you must know that the decaying process has started. If the stem gets mold easily, then it’s time to discard it.
You may be asking “Why are eggplants bad?”
BAD. Eggplant contains cholinesterase that blocks anti-inflammatory substances in the body and therefore promotes INFLAMMATION . The amount of these substances may vary but usually small and good often negate the bad, however some patient may be very sensitive to those substances.
If an eggplant’s skin is getting withered and wrinkly, or if the fruit (yeah, eggplant is technically a fruit ) is notably soft or squishy, or it just has soft spots anywhere, it’s rotting. If the stem is browning or developing mold – or if there’s mold anywhere else on it – it’s also time to discard the eggplant.
We can dig a little deeper! make sure that the eggplant is safe to eat . If it’s brown it may not seem appetizing, but you can cut the slices to check out the wholesomeness of eggplant and to make sure that it’s good to eat. How to select the right eggplant?
An answer is that gOOD. Eggplant contains a phytonutrient (plant chemical with nutritional benefits) and antioxidants, protecting from cells damage, supporting brain and heart health and a great source of fiber, copper, potassium and B vitamins.
One source claimed that if the stem is browning or developing mold – or if there’s mold anywhere else on it – it’s also time to discard the eggplant. And is the eggplant brown inside ? If it is when you cut into it, don’t use it.
What happens if you eat eggplant everyday?
Similarly, an excess of fiber can give rise to constipation, diarrhea, difficulty in the absorption of nutrients and so on. For this reason, too, it is advisable to eat eggplant in moderate quantity . Eggplant is a good source of nitrates that naturally converts into nitrites in our stomach.
Yet another query we ran across in our research was “What happens if you keep eggplant in fridge?”.
My chosen answer was Keeping fresh eggplants in the fridge will cause the flesh to darken. When it comes to cut or cooked eggplants, keep them in the fridge, tightly sealed in an airtight container .
What does eggplant taste like and how to store it?
As far as the taste is concerned, eggplants that are larger in size may have a bitter taste than the medium-sized ones, because of the greater number of seeds they have. There are different opinions when it comes to the shelf life of an eggplant. Some people tend to store it at room temperature , some people keep it in the fridge .
How do you know when to throw away eggplant?
When to Toss an Eggplant . If an eggplant’s skin is getting withered and wrinkly, or if the fruit (yeah, eggplant is technically a fruit) is notably soft or squishy, or it just has soft spots anywhere, it’s rotting. If the stem is browning or developing mold – or if there’s mold anywhere else on it – it’s also time to discard the eggplant.
This of course begs the query “How do I know if my eggplant is ripe?”
One source proposed it should be heavy and firm. Check the eggplant for spots, insect holes, cuts, or bruises. As far as the taste is concerned, eggplants that are larger in size may have a bitter taste than the medium-sized ones, because of the greater number of seeds they have.
Why are my eggplants bitter?
Large eggplants may be a little more bitter than smaller ones. That’s not because of ripeness , but just because the bigger they are, the more seeds they have. Seeds are the main source of bitterness in eggplants.
If you happen to see brown spots on the inner side of the eggplant, then you must not use it. Remember that fruit and vegetables pass through a process called enzymatic browning that turns them brown after a few seconds when they are cut (for example, apples and bananas).