Eggplant, also known as aubergine, is a glossy, deep purple vegetable. It has an elongated shape and spongy texture and is a ...

While eggplants with deep purple skin are most common ... several studies have found that eating more fruits and vegetables, such as eggplant, may protect against certain types of cancer.

They were purple or white, very thin, with a very distinct, powerful flavor. Modern carrots are orange, thicker, brighter, and crunchy. Wild eggplants had spines — today's eggplant connects to ...