Best Method recommended method with best effort-to-efficacy tradeoff 5-7 days
Paper Towel Wrap
- Don't wash until ready to use
- Wrap loosely in paper towel
- Place in plastic bag or container
- Store in warmer part of fridge below 40°F can cause chilling injury
- Keep away from ethylene producers
Cut/Prepared storage method for produce that has been cut open (shorter duration, different handling) 2-3 days
Cut Eggplant
- Brush cut surface with lemon juice prevents browning
- Wrap tightly in plastic wrap
- Refrigerate immediately
Freezing freezing method 10-12 months
Frozen
- Slice and brush with lemon juice
- Blanch in boiling water 4 minutes
- Cool in ice bath, drain well
- Transfer to freezer bags
- Best for cooked dishes
Long Term preservation methods like canning, dehydrating, pickling, fermenting 1-2 years
Pickled
- Slice eggplant and salt to draw moisture
- Pack in jars with pickling brine
- Process using water bath canning
Protect your produce
This item is sensitive to ethylene gas, which is released by other produce.
Fridge Friend absorbs ethylene gas, bacteria, odours, and excess moisture to make your food stay fresh longer.
Revival Tips
If slightly soft, soak in ice water for 30 minutes.
Fun Facts
- Eggplant is a fruit (berry) in the nightshade family, related to tomatoes and potatoes.
- Lemon juice on cut surfaces slows enzymatic browning, the same reaction that affects apples and avocados.