When you think of an eggplant, chances are you picture a long, glossy purple vegetable—one that’s often grilled, baked with cheese and tomato sauce, or tossed into a flavorful stir-fry. But here’s a fun fact: eggplant is actually a fruit, even though we tend to treat it like a vegetable in most savory dishes.
But have you ever wondered why it’s called an eggplant? The answer might surprise you—and a viral photo shared on Reddit helps explain the name better than words ever could.The Viral Photo That Changed Everything
A recent image showing a small, white, egg-shaped version of the fruit took the internet by storm. And suddenly, the name “eggplant” started to make a lot more sense. These pale, oval fruits closely resemble—you guessed it—eggs.So how did we get from that to the deep purple produce we know today?
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