Is there a difference in the taste/seeds of egg-sized eggplants, and long and slim eggplants?

Question

Is there a difference in the taste/seeds of egg sized eggplants or brinjals, and long and slim eggplants or brinjals?

They are different in shapes. Is there any other "known/visible" difference?

Asked by Anisha Kaul

Answer

The varieties of the 2 egg plants shown in the pictures are not actually given but to me the long variety looks like the Japanese eggplant or possibly the Chinese eggplant and the round variety looks like . The long thin one looks to me like the Indian eggplant. By the way, there are many different egg plants out there. If you want to have a look check out this website.

The Chinese eggplant has a thinner skin, more delicate flavour (I think sweeter) and less bitter seeds, although most modern varieties have bred these out anyway.

The Japanese eggplant is very similar and again has a thin delicate skin and sweet flavour.

The Indian eggplant is similar to the American eggplant with a thicker skin,more seeds and a stronger flavour.

Hope this helps!

Answered by Sebiddychef

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