Eggplant
Also listed as Aubergine and Fresh Eggplant.
Produce
This is what the ingredient is.
Eggplant is a purple-skinned vegetable. Labels may say eggplant or aubergine.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is roasted, grilled, fried, and used in dips like baba ganoush.
Here is what food agencies say.
Fresh eggplant is conventional produce under FDA produce safety rules.
Here is what research has found.
Produce pathogen controls apply to fresh eggplant handling.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Wash before cutting. Cook thoroughly for best texture.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.
v1.0Updated 9/17/2026