Eggplant Skin Edible?

[NoGMO!]

I was looking into the nutritional value of eggplant in general and I came across this bit of info on the skin of eggplant ---

"Research on eggplant has focused on an anthocyanin phytonutrient found in eggplant skin called nasunin. Nasunin is a potent antioxidant and free radical scavenger that has been shown to protect cell membranes from damage."

So, my question is, can you leave the skin intact for raw recipes like the raw bacon recipe??? Anyone know? I have always peeled the eggplant first.


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[nmb]

w/out any scientific or medical info backing it, I'm going to say yes. I made lasagna w/ it yesterday that the whole family ate (including my 13-mos old) w/ no problems, never even thought to peel it. I used to leave the peel on in eggplant parmigiana (sp?) too (sad / cooked version)

[lily]

Glad to know that, NoGMO. I never peel aubergine -- the skin isn't at all intrusive once the aubergine has been marinated/dehydrated for a few hours and is such a lovely colour, too! I have eaten so many this way with no harm at all (and probably, judging by your posting, much benefit, yipee).

[goodbeets]

I never peel my "aubergines". Too much work!! I love making "bac-un" and the skin makes it chewier.

[subbacultcha]

I have always peeled it, not cos I was worried it wasn't safe or anything, just that I thought it might be too chewy or bitter raw. But I will try it now!

[NoGMO!]

I never peel my "aubergines". Too much work!! I love making "bac-un" and the skin makes it chewier.


neat! no peeling required? yeay!