General Information
Kamo eggplants are squat and round with flat bottoms, averaging 10 centimeters in diameter, and have a slight tapering towards the calyx. The thin outer skin is purple-black, smooth, and glossy and the calyx is a matching deep purple hue. The inner flesh is dense and cream-colored to a pale green with a few tiny edible seeds. Kamo eggplants have a smooth texture with a mild and sweet taste.
Kamo eggplants originated in Japan and are traditionally grown in Kamigamo in the northern region of Kyoto, Japan. Today Kamo eggplants are mainly found at farmers markets in Japan, but they can also be found on select online seed catalogs and specialty grocers in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
