Eggplant
The eggplant is a subtropical plant species, belonging to the species of nightshade. As a member of the nightshade family it is related to both the potato and the tomato. Nevertheless, it can be a real pleasure to eat it raw raw. If it's ripe, its solanine content is rather harmless.
But don't eat it if you don't enjoy it raw or if your body rejects it!
Season
The eggplant is also available in winter here (imported).
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