Striped eggplant from Almería, marketed per piece. The sheet indicates unit size and category EXTR. Weight per piece: 0.300 Kg. It also includes the reference "The kg costs: €10.94," which is presented as a price equivalence and not as a sales indication by kilo. The eggplant belongs to the nightshade family and is a plant suited for warm or temperate climates, sensitive to cold. Provided information highlights May, June, and July as the best season months and advises choosing pieces with smooth, shiny skin, avoiding overly ripe or spotted ones. In the kitchen, it can be prepared fried, breaded, roasted, or stewed, with skin or without. As a preparation tip, the sheet suggests soaking it for half an hour in saltwater, then rinsing and drying well with a cloth. It is recommended to consume it right away. If stored in the refrigerator, it should be kept in a plastic bag for a maximum of 1 or 2 days.