This hue is inspired by the fairytale eggplant, a petite variety known for its striking purple skin streaked with creamy white. First developed and popularized among chefs and gardeners in the early 2000s for its ornamental beauty and tender flavor, the fairytale eggplant stands out for both appearance and taste. Its marbled purple shade comes from anthocyanins in the skin, the same pigments responsible for the deep purples in other eggplant cultivars. Unlike the large, glossy globes found in supermarkets, these slender, compact fruits carry a delicate sweetness and silky texture when cooked.
