Eggplant is a staple food in India and other countries in South and Southeast Asia where it is called brinjal, along with over 30 Sanskrit names.1 It also comes in a variety of shapes and colors. Some are striped and round, others white and short, looking like a chicken egg, thus its most famous name.
In the Philippines, eggplant is known as talong and is the number one vegetable in terms of production area. An average of 21,225 hectares is planted with eggplant each year.2 In India, it is grown on nearly 550,000 hectares, making the country the second largest producer after China with a 26% world production share.3 In Bangladesh, it is the third most important vegetable in terms of production and grown on about 50,000 hectares across the country.4 Hence, eggplant is an important source of income to many Asian farmers.
The benefits of eggplant do not stop with the farmers. It is also beneficial for human health because it is high in fiber and water, rich in anti-oxidants, and a good source of vitamins and minerals (Table 1). Hence, this vegetable can help prevent cancer, diabetes, and gastrointestinal diseases.
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Eggplant is a staple food in India and other countries in South and Southeast Asia where it is called brinjal, along with over 30 Sanskrit names.1 It also comes in a variety of shapes and colors. Some are striped and round, others white and short, looking like a chicken egg, thus its most famous name.
In the Philippines, eggplant is known as talong and is the number one vegetable in terms of production area. An average of 21,225 hectares is planted with eggplant each year.2 In India, it is grown on nearly 550,000 hectares, making the country the second largest producer after China with a 26% world production share.3 In Bangladesh, it is the third most important vegetable in terms of production and grown on about 50,000 hectares across the country.4 Hence, eggplant is an important source of income to many Asian farmers.
The benefits of eggplant do not stop with the farmers. It is also beneficial for human health because it is high in fiber and water, rich in anti-oxidants, and a good source of vitamins and minerals (Table 1). Hence, this vegetable can help prevent cancer, diabetes, and gastrointestinal diseases.
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