Pie Pumpkin
"The ultimate pumpkin for pies and baked delights."
Pie Pumpkin is a sweet and nutty variety of pumpkin, harvested when mature and ideal for use in baked goods and cooking.
Also known as
Sugar Pie Pumpkin, Sweet Pumpkin
Botanical name
Cucurbita pepo
Product Details
PLU Code
3134
4-digit conventional code
Category
Vegetables
Pumpkin › All Sizes
Origin
Originated in the Americas, currently grown in many parts of the world, including the United States, Australia, and New Zealand.
Temperature
10 to 13°C (50 to 55°F)
Shelf Life
2-3 months
Status
Approved
About Pie Pumpkin
Cucurbita pepo is a type of winter squash, grown for its sweet, dense, and less stringy flesh.
Nutrition Information
Pie pumpkins are a nutrient-rich food, here are the nutrition facts per 100 grams of cooked pie pumpkin:
energy 26 kilocalories,
protein 1 gram,
fat 0.5 grams, of which 0.1 grams are saturated and 0.1 grams are omega-6 fatty acids,
carbohydrates 6 grams, of which 3 grams are sugars and 3 grams are dietary fibers,
sodium 1 milligram,
potassium 196 milligrams,
vitamin A 10891 international units,
vitamin K 9.4 micrograms,
folate 12 micrograms,
iron 0.6 milligrams,
zinc 0.4 milligrams,
magnesium 11 milligrams,
manganese 0.3 milligrams,
copper 0.1 milligrams,
phosphorus 17 milligrams.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for pumpkins and winter squashes, most cultivars (including tropical pumpkin/calabaza). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
10 to 13°C (50 to 55°F)
Humidity
50-70%
Packaging
Ventilated bag or carton
Shelf Life
2-3 months
Storage Notes: Keep humidity moderate and the fruit surface dry with good air circulation, because higher humidity promotes decay while lower humidity causes weight loss and texture deterioration. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 514-517.
Applies to: pumpkins and winter squashes, most cultivars (including tropical pumpkin/calabaza).
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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