It's a far cry from the spongy, seedy, bitter taste of raw eggplant. However, bitterness does serve a purpose in the taste test to check your eggplant's doneness. Eggplants contain compounds known ...

To reduce these risks, lightly blanch it in hot water with salt before eating. Raw eggplant contains solanine, which can lead to bitter taste and cause neurological and gastrointestinal symptoms ...

Due to its high water content and flesh that's quick to oxidize (turn brown) when sliced, we don't recommend freezing it raw. Eggplant loses its texture, flavor, and color when frozen raw ...