Organic eggplant from Al Shahwan Farm, 1 kg

Product description:

Enjoy the fresh taste and high quality of organic eggplant from Al Shahwan Farm. Grown in a certified organic environment in Saudi Arabia, this eggplant guarantees a natural, healthy product, free from harmful pesticides and chemical fertilizers. Its glossy, deep purple color, firm texture, and delicious flavor add nutritional value and a distinctive touch to your various dishes.

Basic components:

• 100% Fresh Organic Eggplant

Benefits:

• Rich in dietary fiber: Promotes digestive health and helps you feel full, which contributes to weight management.
• A good source of vitamins and minerals: It contains vitamin K, B vitamins, potassium, and magnesium, which support various bodily functions.
• It contains antioxidants: such as anthocyanins found in eggplant peel, which help protect cells from damage caused by free radicals.
• Low in calories: An excellent choice for people following a low-calorie diet.
• It supports heart health: It may help lower levels of bad cholesterol in the blood.

Nutritional facts:

• Nutritional value of fresh organic eggplant (approximately per 100 grams):
• Calories: Approximately 25 calories
• Carbohydrates: about 6 grams
• Dietary fiber: about 3 grams
• Sugars: about 2 grams
• Protein: about 1 gram
• Fat: Less than 0.2 grams
• Vitamins and minerals (in varying amounts): Vitamin K, B vitamins, potassium, magnesium, manganese.

How to use:

• It can be grilled, fried, baked, or boiled.
• It is used in many dishes such as baba ghanoush, moussaka, eggplant stew, and stuffed vegetable fillings.
• It can be added to mixed vegetable dishes, pasta, and rice.

Suggested recipes:

• Organic eggplant dip: Roast the eggplant, then mash it and mix it with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt and olive oil.
• Organic eggplant moussaka: Arrange slices of grilled eggplant with minced meat and tomato sauce, then bake in the oven.
• Organic Baba Ghanoush: Roast the eggplant, then mash it and mix it with tahini, chopped parsley, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil.

Additional information:

• Country of origin: Local product - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Al Shahwan Farm.
• Organic documentation: Organically documented.
• Date: It has the usual shelf life of fresh vegetables, and it is best consumed within a few days of purchase for optimal taste and nutritional value.
• Storage:
• At room temperature: Eggplant can be kept in a cool, dry, and dark place for two to three days.
• In the refrigerator: Wrap the eggplants individually in newspaper or a paper towel and place them in a perforated plastic bag in the refrigerator's vegetable drawer. They can stay fresh for about a week.
• Freezing (after cooking): Eggplant can be cooked (grilled, boiled, or fried), left to cool completely, and then frozen in airtight bags or containers for up to 3 months.
• It has a fresh and natural taste due to its local organic farming.
• Supporting local products contributes to promoting sustainable agriculture and the national economy.

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers:

• Is this eggplant really organic? Yes, this eggplant is grown at the certified organic Al Shahwan Farm in Saudi Arabia.
• How do I know if an eggplant is fresh? The eggplant should be firm and heavy for its size, with a shiny, smooth skin and a fresh green neck.
• Should eggplant be peeled before cooking? Not necessarily, as eggplant peel is rich in nutrients and antioxidants. However, it can be peeled according to preference or the recipe.