Its green fruit is known as gilo (Brazilian Portuguese: jiló, from Kimbundu njilu). It was once treated as a distinct species , Solanum gilo , but it is now known to be a cultivar group of Solanum aethiopicum (the Ethiopian Eggplant or nakati ).

When it matures, the scarlet eggplant bears a green fruit known as a jilo or gilo or garden egg. Jilo grows to the same size as the typical eggplant; 4-8 inches. When young, they have a soft green outer cover and pale green flesh.

Jiló starts out green and turns orange-red as it matures ; Brazilians will traditionally not use jiló when it turns color. (In Massachusetts, African customers will buy both white and green garden egg/jiló that turns color as it matures.)

Sep 21, 2021 · Jilo is a green fruit related to both the tomato and the eggplant. Once treated as a distinct species, Solanum gilo, it is now known to be of the group Solanum aethiopicum. This deciduous shrub in the family Solanaceae has a highly …

Nov 6, 2022 · Jilo (Solanum gilo), also known as tropical eggplant, is a solanaceous plant grown in West Africa where in some countries it is known as “garden eggs”. It is also grown as a minor crop in central and southern Brazil.

Gilo has been a staple in many African, Southeast Asian, Caribbean, and Brazilian cultures for centuries, and we are eager to delve into the traditional ways of cooking this vegetable while also experimenting with new flavors and techniques.

Discover the vibrant and flavorful Jilo Brazilian eggplant, a variety that promises to bring color and taste to your garden. While its name indicates its popularity in Brazil, this fascinating fruit can thrive in various regions worldwide when provided with suitable conditions.

Oct 23, 2022 · Jilo is a green fruit related to both the tomato and the eggplant. Once treated as a distinct species, Solanum gilo, it is now known to be of the group Solanum aethiopicum. This deciduous shrub in the family Solanaceae has a highly …

Solanum gilo is a green fruit related to the tomato and the eggplant; the plant which bears it is also called the Scarlet Eggplant. It was once treated as a distinct species, Solanum gilo, but it is now known to be a cultivar group of Solanum aethiopicum (the Ethiopian Eggplant or nakati).

Both the fruit and the green leaves of the garden egg also help to improve memory. Furthermore, the presence of anthocyanins in this fruit helps to boost the flow of blood to the brain as well as prevents neuroinflammation and other age-related cognitive disorders.