Eggplant

The Eggplant is a tear-shaped, generally dark purple or black vegetable.  It has a creamy white fleshy texture that is a great substitute for meat (for those of you that are vegetarians).

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Eggplants come in both male and female types!  The male type has a more bitter taste, where as the female has a more neutral and slightly sweet taste.  Both types are slightly spongy.  Tip: salt removes some of the natural bitterness from the eggplant.