Did you know although eggplants are often considered a vegetable, they are a berry by botanical definition? They are a member of the genus Solanum and are closely related to tomatoes and potatoes! California-grown eggplant is making its summer debut, so talk to your Account Manager to keep up with all the varieties we’ll be seeing!

Fairy Tale

• Tiny in size– no bigger than the palm of your hand
• Purple and white stripes on the exterior
• Tender flesh
• Exceptional when grilled

Globe

• Also known as an American Eggplant
• Biggest and heftiest variety
• Glossy, deep-purple skin with a green stem
• Inner flesh is cream-colored
• Spongy & meaty in texture- perfect for slicing, grilling, or even roasting whole!

Japanese

• Long and skinny shaped
• Dark purple almost black in color
• Spongy, white flesh contains tiny seeds
• When cooked, flavor is mild and sweet with a tender texture

Listada

• Small, typically 5-6 inches in length
• Egg-shaped
• Striking coloring with violet and ivory striping
• Excellent flavor and very thin skin
• When cooked, stripes disappear

Ping Tong Long

• Also known as Chinese Eggplant
• Long and slender in shape
• Outer skin is firm and is magenta in color
• Sweet and tender in flavor, not bitter even with the skin
• Low interior moisture content

Rosa Bianca

• Exterior is white with purple stripes
• Medium-sized, bulbous in shape
• Delicate flavor, less bitter
• White flesh has fewer seeds than other varieties