smooth and shiny
Dull, garish skin is a sign of poor storage or poor quality. Wrinkles show that the eggplant is old and harvested a long time ago , which probably means it will be bitter. So instead of choosing eggplants with wrinkled skin, choose firm ones.
Also check for any signs of bruising or discoloration, as this could mean the flesh beneath the skin is damaged.
slightly firm
If you press your finger on the eggplant, it should have a little elasticity and spring back. If you push it with your fingers and it feels soft or you can pierce the skin, it means the eggplant is old.
green stem
The stem ends should be green. Additionally, it should be free of any mold or gunky material; while the plant's skin may look lively, there may be signs of damage lurking around the stems.
Beware of the big eggplant
Large eggplants may be more bitter and contain more seeds because the vegetables take longer to ripen. Choose eggplants that are small to medium-sized and well-shaped to avoid bitterness.
Heavy hand
The eggplant should feel heavy in your hand, which means the flesh is fresh and in good condition.
Choose “male” eggplants
Eggplant , scientifically speaking, there is no male or female eggplant. The so-called "male and female" refers to the dimpled area at the bottom of the eggplant . The round pitted areas , which some call "male" eggplants, tend to contain fewer seeds and have more flesh than the oval pitted areas.
Are there any seedless eggplants?
Seedless eggplants are almost impossible to come across .
The eggplant variety sold under the Israeli brand Ein Yahav is completely seedless. It is developed through natural insemination and the vast majority of its weight is meat. However, this variety is almost impossible to find even in large supermarket chains, let alone in local markets.
