Brinjal (Eggplant) Safety Inspection

Brinjals (eggplants) are often coated with wax or oil to give them an attractive glossy purple appearance and extend shelf life. **1. The Shine Test:** Natural fresh brinjal has a slight natural sheen but mostly a matte finish. If the brinjal looks like it's been polished with an unnatural, mirror-like glossy shine, it's wax or oil-coated. **2. The Fingernail Scrape Test:** Gently scrape the skin with your fingernail. If you can scrape off a waxy or oily layer (appears as white/clear residue under your nail), it's coated. Natural brinjal won't produce this residue. **3. The Tissue Wipe Test:** Wipe the brinjal with a dry tissue or cloth. If the tissue shows oily marks or waxy residue, or if the brinjal's shine reduces after wiping, it indicates coating. **4. The Hot Water Test:** Pour hot water over the brinjal. Wax coating will start to melt and appear as white streaks or patches. The surface will feel slippery or slimy. **5. The Natural Texture Check:** Natural brinjal skin has very fine, almost invisible wrinkles and slight texture. Wax-coated brinjals look perfectly smooth with no texture variation.