Eggplants, which are now a common vegetable, come from India and they were imported in Europe thanks to the Arabs.

They belong to the same family of tomatoes and potatoes and they are widely cultivated in Puglia.

The Frantoio Pace Leone’s eggplants in extra virgin olive oil are delicious and they can be used for all your dishes.

They contain:

• vitamins: B1, B2, C and PP;
• mineral salts: sodium, potassium, calcium, phosphorus and iron.

Notes:

• gluten-free product;
• they are recommended in low calorie diet as a starter or side dish for roast meat.