Eggplant is a vegetable to put on the menu because of its anthocyanin pigments (antioxidants), its diuretic action and its good density in trace elements.
It is one of the lowest calorie vegetables with its 32.7 kcal/100 g.
Its particularities: its richness in water, fiber and antioxidants.
However, it is low in vitamin C.
As for vitamin D and vitamin B12, they are conspicuous by their absence.
- Low in calories;
- Rich in fibre, copper and antioxidants;
- Stimulates intestinal transit and participates in the prevention of certain pathologies;
- A good source of manganese and vitamins B1 and B6.
It should be stored in a cool place between 10 and 12°C.