EGGPLANT (ITALIAN)*

Selection

• Italian eggplant has smooth and shiny skin with no signs of soft spots or shriveling.
• A uniform of dark purple skin and a bright green cap.
• Italian eggplant is firm and light for its size.

Storage

• Italian eggplant should be stored at 50°F - 54°F (10°C - 12°C) with a relative humidity of ninety to ninety-five percent and light mist.
• The typical shelf life is under fourteen days. High humidity is important to avoid shriveling.
• Italian eggplant is sensitive to odor. Italian eggplant should not be stored with strong aroma products.
• Italian eggplant is sensitive to ethylene, a naturally occurring gas that regulates ripening. Italian eggplant should not be stored with high ethylene-producing products to extend shelf life and avoid browning. Italian eggplant produces a low level of ethylene.
• Italian eggplant is sensitive to chilling injury at below 50°F (10°C). Symptoms include surface pitting, scald, and flesh browning. Scald is brown spots on the surface that may be sunken with time.
• Italian eggplant is sensitive to freezing injury. Symptoms include water-soaked flesh that becomes brown and dried out over time. The freezing point for Italian eggplant is 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Our commitment to freshness means we have high inventory turnovers. We receive tons of new replenishment items daily. Pricing is updated constantly to ensure that we are competitive and current with the market.

We will guarantee pricing 24 hours prior to your delivery or pick up date. 

For example:

If you place an order on Monday for delivery or pick up on Friday, we will confirm your order with pricing adjustments on Thursday. A sales confirmation email will be sent to you with updated price and quantities once your order is ready for pick up or dispatched for delivery. 

Substitutions

In the event that your item is out of stock, we will substitute with an equal or greater value item. We may reach out to you if we have questions. If you have any special requests in regards to substitutions, please list them on your order in the "Notes for the seller" section. All items and quantities that are updated will be reflected in your final sales confirmation. 

Items with an Asterisk* 

Items with an asterisk* are available 1 business day after order placement Monday - Friday and pending availability on Saturdays.