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Health Benefits of Eggplant (Brinjal, Aubergine, Batinjan)
Eggplant is very low in calories and fats but rich in soluble fiber content; 100 g provides just 24 calories but contributes about 9% of RDA (recommended daily allowance) of fiber.
Eggplant contains good amounts of many essential B-complex groups of vitamins such as (vitamin B5, B6, B3, and B1), these vitamins are essential in the sense that body requires them from external sources to replenish and required for fat, protein and carbohydrate metabolism. Further, this vegetable is an also good source of minerals like manganese, copper, iron and potassium.Storage
At home, they can be kept in cool place for use in a day or two but ideally should be stored inside the refrigerator set at high relative humidity, where they will be kept fresh for few days.