This variety of eggplant has a very different shape than its American counterpart. Chinese eggplants resemble beans and are slender, elongated vegetables with thin skins. With fewer seeds and a more delicate flavor, the popularity of this eggplant is on the rise.
Malena Eggplant consist of large fruited varieties that are dark purple in color and range in shape from egg-shaped to globular.
Tomatoes and eggplant may prevent carcinogens from forming, shield cells from carcinogens, or neutralize cancer-causing free radicals. Tomato products may reduce prostate cancer and heart attack risk.
Source: http://www.aboutproduce.com/health/b_phyto.html#top
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