Mini Pumpkins
"Small in size, big in festivity"
A type of miniature, ornamental pumpkin, often used for decoration during fall festivities, also edible and can be baked or cooked in a variety of ways
Also known as
Baby Pumpkins, Ornamental Pumpkins, Miniature Gourds
Botanical name
Cucurbita pepo
Product Details
PLU Code
4734
4-digit conventional code
Category
Vegetables
Pumpkin › All Sizes
Origin
Native to North America
Temperature
10 to 13°C (50 to 55°F)
Shelf Life
2-3 months
Status
Approved
About Mini Pumpkins
They have a hard, dense skin and a sweet, slightly nutty flavor, with varying colors and patterns, usually weigh around 5-10 oz
Nutrition Information
Mini pumpkins are a nutrient-rich vegetable, here are the nutrition facts for 100 grams of cooked mini pumpkin.
Energy is approximately 25 kcal, fat content is 0.5g with a negligible amount of saturated fat. Carbohydrates are about 5.9g, fiber is 1.1g and sugars 1.4g, protein content is 0.8g.
Sodium is about 1mg, potassium is 188mg and vitamin A is 117mcg, mainly in the form of beta-carotene. Vitamin C is about 6.5mg, calcium is 14mg, iron is 0.4mg and zinc is 0.1mg.
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 containers or boxes to maintain air circulation
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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