It’s squishy and/or soft. The skin’s luster has faded and/or it appears shriveled. The fleshy interior, including the black seeds, is slimy and/or brown in color. It has rotting or soft spots on or in it. It stinks or has a foul odor.

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Is it safe to eat brown-skinned eggplant?

The flesh of the eggplant is likely to have tan to brown spots around the seeds. If this is the color you’re looking for, it’s edible. If the flesh happens to be more brown than white, the eggplant is likely to have spoiled and should be discarded.

What does the inside of a ripe eggplant look like?

Eggplants should be firm but not hard when ripe. The flesh should actually be white with and also have a slight green tint (orange eggplant ripens orange/green on the inside). If you are not sure about the ripeness of your eggplant, cut it crosswise and check the seeds. They must be easily visible.

How long does eggplant keep in the refrigerator?

Wrap in a paper towel and place in a reusable container or perforated plastic bag in the crisper section of your refrigerator for 5 – 7 days. Blanched or steamed eggplant can also be frozen for up to six months.

When is it not a good idea to eat eggplant?

If the eggplant has gone bad, you should never eat it because the taste and smell will be unpleasant. You should also avoid eating eggplant if there are any bruises on the flesh or cracks in the skin and peel. When the eggplant is old, it loses its firmness and the flesh may separate from the skin.

Is soft eggplant still edible?

In general, you should select ones that are fully ripe or nearly ripe. That is, the vegetable should be firm to the touch, but not overly so, and certainly not soft. When making your selection, look for bruises and soft spots.

Is it safe to eat bitter eggplant?

The good news is that bitter eggplant can be eaten. It’s perfectly safe to eat them, but do you really want to? Bitter eggplants are usually overripe, old, or beginning to rot. So, even though they are safe to eat, they will not taste very good.