Nutrition of Aubergines

Studies of the Institute of Biology of São Paulo State University, Brazil, have shown that aubergine (eggplant) is effective in the treatment of high blood cholesterol.

Another study from Heart Institute of the University of São Paulo found no effects at all and does not recommend eggplant as a replacement to statins.

It helps to block the formation of free radicals and is also a source of folic acid and potassium.

Eggplant is richer in nicotine than any other edible plant, with a concentration of 100 ng/g (or 0.01 mg/100g).

However, the amount of nicotine from eggplant or any other food is negligible compared to passive smoking.

On average, 20 lbs (9 kg) of eggplant contains about the same amount of nicotine as a cigarette.