What eggplants are definitely not bitter: we explain which ones to choose

Eggplant is a very healthy and fleshy vegetable whose season is in the fall. That's why it's the perfect time to make a variety of salads and appetizers with them. But it often happens that the fruits have a bitter taste.

The food blogger treskablog told us about what varieties of eggplant can be bitter on Instagram. Depending on the color, the fruits have different flavors.

Which eggplants will definitely not be bitter

It is worth remembering that modern eggplant varieties are never bitter. For example, these can be white or lilac varieties. Also, round eggplants, eggplants, and pear-shaped eggplants are not bitter.

Does the popular method of salting eggplants work against bitterness

Before cooking eggplants, you should salt them, wait and remove the moisture if you are frying them later and you simply do not need the extra liquid during cooking. This method does not remove bitterness.

Are old varieties of eggplant sold?

Yes, mostly at local markets. Many grandmothers believe that old varieties are tastier (this is definitely not the case with eggplants).

Farmers have been growing modern varieties of eggplant for a long time. These fruits are not bitter, and they also have a higher yield. Solanine, which is responsible for bitterness, is almost not found in white and lilac eggplants, so you can safely buy such fruits.