Okay, so why does this matter? Well, besides the gross texture, an old eggplant can taste extremely bitter. That bitterness comes from enzymes breaking down the flesh. It’s not dangerous in small amounts, but it can ruin your dinner.
Eating a mildly bad eggplant probably won’t make you sick, but it might give you a weird stomach. Think of it as a “quality of life” issue more than a safety alert. You deserve a meal that tastes like love, not like regret.
Plus, using a bad vegetable is just wasteful. You paid good money for that shiny purple guy. Treat it with respect, and it will pay you back with delicious, creamy slices for your stir-fry or grilled platter.
