Brinjal is extensively grown in Bangladesh. It is very popular among the people of all social strata. It is also popular in other countries like Japan, Indonesia, Philippine, China, Bulgaria, Africa & America. It is a good source of vitamins A, B & C also.

Nutritive Value :
Each 100 g edible portion Egg plant contains moisture 92.4 g, Minerals 0.8 g, Fibre 1.3 g. Energy 42.0 K cal. protein 1.8 g, carbohydrate 2.2 g, fat 2.9 g, calcium 28.0 mg, iron 0.9 mg, Carotene 850.0 µg, vitamin B1 0.12 mg. vitamin B2. 0.08 mg. vitamin 'C' 5.0 mg. phosphorus 47.0 mg. Niacin 0.9 mg.