Is eggplant supposed to have seeds inside?

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1. Is eggplant supposed to have seeds inside?
2. Are eggplant seeds poisonous?
3. Do you eat all of an aubergine?
4. Do you remove seeds from aubergine?
5. Why is my aubergine full of seeds?
6. Do you leave the skin on an aubergine?
7. Do you Deseed eggplant before cooking?

Is eggplant supposed to have seeds inside?

Eggplant (Solanum melongena) is a fruit, rather than a vegetable, and belongs to the nightshade family. All eggplants contain many soft, small, edible seeds. ...

Are eggplant seeds poisonous?

False, raw eggplants are not poisonous. ... Plants in the nightshade family -- which includes eggplants, potatoes, peppers, tomatoes and tomatillos -- contain an alkaloid called solanine, which in very large doses can be poisonous.

Do you eat all of an aubergine?

Method 1 of 4: If the skin is in good shape, it is edible, though some varieties have skin that is too tough to eat. Peel the skin with a vegetable peeler if you think it's wise – younger aubergine skin is fine to eat, but older, more ripened aubergine skin has a bitter taste. Cut off the stem and base, too.

Do you remove seeds from aubergine?

The seeds of a fresh eggplant should be soft and barely visible and if they are, there's no need to remove them. If seeds are brown, scoop them out with a spoon.

Why is my aubergine full of seeds?

Why Are My Eggplants Seedy – What To Do For Seedy Eggplants Cutting into an eggplant only to find the center full of seeds is a disappointment because you know the fruit isn't at its peak of flavor. Eggplant seediness is usually due to improper harvesting or harvesting at the wrong time.

Do you leave the skin on an aubergine?

Wash the aubergine. If the skin is smooth and unblemished you can leave it on. Older aubergines should be skinned however as the skin turns bitter. ... Use the aubergine straight after peeling, otherwise the flesh will discolour.

Do you Deseed eggplant before cooking?

Likewise, do you Deseed eggplant before cooking? Eggplant seeds may be removed prior to using in recipes that call for eggplant, or removed and stored for planting during the local growing season. ... Strain the seeds, pat them dry and spread them out on a tray to dry not more than two seeds thick.