Does it need checking? Eggplant is not commonly infested in the USA (presumed clean). In Israel it is rarely infested, or infested after long storage. Remove the crown leaf and wash it well. (Rav Moshe Vaya)
Rav Vaya’s rating
| USA | ✓ | not commonly infested (muchzak k’naki) |
| Israel | [★] | rarely infested, or after long storage |
Rav Moshe Vaya, Bedikat HaMazon K’Halacha, Degree of Infestation chart, p. 937 (Eggplant)
How to check
- Remove the crown leaf (the green cap at the stem) before washing.
- Wash under a stream of water while rubbing with your fingers.
- Or soak in water with a little dish soap for about 3 minutes, then wash well. (Rav Moshe Vaya)
Sources
- Rav Moshe Vaya, Bedikat HaMazon K’Halacha, Degree of Infestation chart, p. 937 (rating).
- Rav Moshe Vaya, Bedikat HaMazon K’Halacha: summary sheet “Washing Fruits and Vegetables” (published by Machon Aliya).
- cRc: raw eggplant: a general inspection is needed to rule out obvious infestation. (Fruits & Vegetables Checking Guide)
Related
References: cRc — Fruits & Vegetables Checking Guide · Rav Moshe Vaya — “Washing Fruits and Vegetables” (Machon Aliya, Hebrew)
Source: Rav Moshe Vaya, Bedikat HaMazon K’Halacha, p. 937
