- 1). Look for rich, glossy color. Eggplants with a dull skin may be past their prime, according to Old Fashioned Living. The stem should be green, not brown.
Most eggplants you find in grocery stores are a deep purple color. According to WH Foods, other varieties may be green, yellow, lavender or white. - 2). Turn the eggplant around to look at all sides. The skin should be smooth and free of scars, cuts or wrinkles.
- 3). Lift up the eggplant and compare its weight to others of a comparable size. WH Foods advises that a heavier eggplant is typically better.
- 4). Press the flesh of the eggplant gently with your finger or thumb. The flesh should indent and spring back, according to WH Foods. If your finger leaves a dent that does not spring back, the eggplant is past its prime.
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