Acorn Squash
"Versatile winter squash delighting taste buds with its rich, nutty flavor"
A vibrant, sweet, and nutty type of winter squash, Acorn Squash boasts a unique, symmetrical shape and sweet, slightly smoky flavor.
Also known as
Swan, Table Queen
Botanical name
Cucurbita pepo
Product Details
PLU Code
4752
4-digit conventional code
Category
Vegetables
Squash › All Sizes
Origin
North America
Temperature
10°C (50°F)
Shelf Life
5-8 weeks
Status
Approved
About Acorn Squash
Characterized by its hard, smooth skin, usually in a range of autumnal colors, including white, orange, yellow and green. Botanically known as Cucurbita pepo
Nutrition Information
Acorn squash is low in calories and rich in nutrients, here are some key nutrition facts for 100 grams of cooked Acorn squash
Energy 36 kcal
Carbohydrates 8.8 grams
Fiber 1.5 grams
Sugar 0.9 grams
Protein 0.8 grams
Fat 0.1 grams
Vitamin A 125 mcg
Vitamin C 5.4 mg
Vitamin E 0.2 mg
Vitamin K 16.4 mcg
Folate 16 mcg
Potassium 248 mg
Magnesium 17 mg
Manganese 0.2 mg
Phosphorus 23 mg
Zinc 0.2 mg
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for acorn-type squashes such as 'Table Queen'. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
10°C (50°F)
Humidity
50-70%
Packaging
Breathable containers, individual wrapping not required
Shelf Life
5-8 weeks
Storage Notes: Do not cure acorn squash such as 'Table Queen': curing harmed skin color, texture and taste and made the fruit decay faster. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 514-517.
Applies to: acorn-type squashes such as 'Table Queen'.
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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