Pumpkin
"A classic squash"
A familiar produce market type identified as Cucurbita pepo, a species that includes a range of squash and ornamental forms.
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Botanical name
Cucurbita pepo
Product Details
PLU Code
4735
4-digit conventional code
Category
Vegetables
Pumpkin › All Sizes
Origin
Mexico
Temperature
10 to 13°C (50 to 55°F)
Shelf Life
2-3 months
Status
Approved
About Pumpkin
PLU information is not available
Nutrition Information
Pumpkin, raw; USDA SR Legacy, FDC 168448, published 4/1/2019. Per 100 g edible portion, approximately: Energy: 26 kcal; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 0.1 g; Total carbohydrate (by difference): 6.5 g; Dietary fiber: 0.5 g; Vitamin C: 9 mg; Folate: 16 µg; Total sugars: 2.76 g. Generic reference for the stated edible food and processing form, not a cultivar-specific or item-specific measurement. Composition of an individual shipment has not been measured.
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%
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).
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PLU Reference
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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