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Suitability of eggplant for processing

Solanum melongena L.

The suitability of eggplant for processing is determined by the use of fruits at the stage of technical maturity, characterized by a firm consistency, underdeveloped seeds, and the absence of green spots on the skin, which indicate the presence of solanine.

In the reference 60 varieties crop Eggplant, where this is mentioned in the description.

Technical maturity for industrial processing of eggplant involves harvesting fruits that possess the characteristic varietal shape and color, as well as creamy flesh without hollows. A critically important requirement is the absence of fibrousness and excessive seed development, which indicate overripeness of the raw material and reduce its quality.

The chemical composition of the raw material depends on the size and age of the fruits, with larger specimens (15.1–18.0 cm) often containing fewer nitrates compared to smaller ones. The quality of the final product also directly depends on compliance with preparation regulations, including mandatory blanching to preserve texture and specific procedures for eliminating natural bitterness.

General information about the subject — on the page Suitability for processing.

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Varieties of Eggplant mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Sabelle

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Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
9 records

Avan

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

VILMORIN, S.A.

BG ES FR HU
8 records

Anatolia

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.

NL UA
7 records

Kazimir

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

JEAN-FRANcOIS GRILLAT

FR UA
8 records

Laura

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Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Helena Valentovicova

CZ NL UA
5 records

Clorinda

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

SVS HOLLAND BV , NL

NL
5 records

Leire

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Kees Reinink

NL UA
5 records

Nero

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Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

CZ NL UA
5 records

Estelle

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
6 records

Onyx

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
4 records

Darko

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Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
4 records

Mirval

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Vilmorin SA (FR)

FR
4 records

Kylie

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Minerva

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Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Szell Levente

RO UA
4 records

Cheryl

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
4 records

Teti

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

S.A.I.S. Societa Agricola Italiana Sementi

IT
3 records

Tudela

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

HAZERA (1939)

ES NL
3 records

Octavia

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

JEAN-FRANcOIS GRILLAT

FR UA
3 records

Rondona

Protection expired

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Syngenta Seeds BV (NL)

NL SI
3 records

Almaz

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

ANDRIEVSKIJ ANATOLIJ SERGEEVICh

UA
3 records

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Superior, Velika Plana

BG
3 records

Aydin

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Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Shreeshal Hadapad

BG UA
3 records

Agata

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Consorzio Sativa Societa Cooperativa Agricola

IT
3 records

Turquesa

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
3 records