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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.

Lady

Terminated

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

IT
2 records

Zaraza

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

RO
2 records

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

ES
2 records

Júlia

Protection expired

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

SK
2 records

Leila

Terminated

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

NL
2 records

Estel

Terminated

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Les Graines Caillard Sa (FR)

FR
1 record

Idalgo F1

Terminated

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Khaled Kazzaz

UA
2 records

Dzhaz

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Tovarystvo z obmezhenoiu vidpovidalnistiu "SPARK SIDZ"

UA
2 records

Prado

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Shevchenko Ihor Andriiovych

UA
2 records

Uspeh

Application submitted

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Yordanka Tosheva

BG
1 record

Prem'ier

Terminated

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Naboka Vitalii Pavlovych, Lins`kyi Vitalii Pavlovych, Shabetia Viktor Volodymyrovych, Shabetia Oksana Mykolaivna,

UA
1 record

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Naboka Liliia Vasylivna, Lins`kyi Vitalii Pavlovych, Shabetia Oksana Mykolaivna,

UA
2 records

Arrow F1 BS

Terminated

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Hari Besels

UA
1 record

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Kees Reinink

UA
1 record

Mirinda

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Tovarystvo z obmezhenoiu vidpovidalnistiu "SPARK SIDZ"

UA
2 records

RAPHAELA

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

JEAN-FRANcOIS GRILLAT

UA
1 record

Riko

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Sytnychenko Serhii Mykolaiovych

UA
2 records

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Yekimova Halyna Volodymyrivna, Krut`ko Iryna Mykolaivna, Krutko Roman Vasylovych,

UA
2 records

Lider

Application submitted

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Naboka Liliia Vasylivna, Shabetia Viktor Volodymyrovych, Shabetia Oksana Mykolaivna,

UA
2 records

Bonica F1

Terminated

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Zhan-Klod Mersye

UA
2 records

Long Pop

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Herrit Vlaar, Lipskyi Volodymyr Volodymyrovych,

UA
2 records

Vironik

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Stryzhenko Svitlana Mykolaivna, Naboka Liliia Vasylivna, Shabetia Viktor Volodymyrovych, Shabetia Oksana Mykolaivna,

UA
2 records

Antratsyt F1

Terminated

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Dymchenko Tetiana Mykolaivna, Muzhylko Viktor Valentynovych,

UA
2 records