ADMINEggplants are very perishable and care should be taken in their storage and handling. Place unwashed eggplant in a plastic bag and store in the refrigerator crisper where it will keep for a few days. Do not cut eggplant before you store it as it perishes ... moreEggplants are very perishable and care should be taken in their storage and handling. Place unwashed eggplant in a plastic bag and store in the refrigerator crisper where it will keep for a few days. Do not cut eggplant before you store it as it perishes quickly once its skin has been punctured or its inner flesh exposed. Wash before use. Eggplant can be enjoyed peeled or with the skin still intact.