Eggplant
Eggplant
Solanum melongena L., also known as brinjal, eggplant, or aubergine, belongs to the Solanaceae family and is a popular vegetable in Asia, parts of Europe, and Africa. Brinjal has been cultivated in Bangladesh for over 4,000 years, despite its reputation as a Mediterranean or Middle Eastern vegetable. It is grown all year on about 50 thousand hectares of land by 150 thousand farmers.
Brinjal is grown in almost all agro-climatic zones with over 100 different varieties under cultivation, offering fruits of different color, size, shape, and taste. Red and White International only procure BT Brinjal from the local farmers. Since its introduction in 2014, BT brinjal farmers in Bangladesh have increased their yield while using fewer chemical pesticides. According to a 2018 government impact assessment study, farmers who cultivated Bt brinjal earned 55% more and were less vulnerable to health risks associated with chemical pesticide use than non-Bt brinjal growers.
Brinjal is grown in almost all agro-climatic zones with over 100 different varieties under cultivation, offering fruits of different color, size, shape, and taste. Red and White International only procure BT Brinjal from the local farmers. Since its introduction in 2014, BT brinjal farmers in Bangladesh have increased their yield while using fewer chemical pesticides. According to a 2018 government impact assessment study, farmers who cultivated Bt brinjal earned 55% more and were less vulnerable to health risks associated with chemical pesticide use than non-Bt brinjal growers.
Benefits Of Eggplant
- Eggplants are high in manganese, a mineral required for a variety of functions in the human body, including processes that keep bones healthy.
- Eggplants are high in phytonutrients, particularly nasunin and chlorogenic acid, which may help protect cells from damage and lower the risk of heart disease.
- The fiber in eggplant may aid in the health of your digestive system. Fiber is the insoluble component of carbohydrates. It aids in bowel regulation by controlling food ingestion, digestion, absorption, and metabolism.
- According to study, people who eat fiber-rich diets have a lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Other studies have linked higher fiber consumption to a lower risk of diabetes and certain types of cancer.
- Plant-based diets and diets rich in fiber are associated with healthy weight maintenance and a reduced risk of obesity. And studies have shown that people who eat high-fiber diets tend to be at healthier weights