Organic
Zucchini/Courgette
"Nutrient-rich summer squash"
A popular, versatile, and nutrient-rich summer squash that is widely used in various culinary dishes due to its delicate flavor and crunchy texture.
Also known as
Courgette
Botanical name
Cucurbita pepo
Product Details
PLU Code
93418
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Squash › All Sizes
Origin
Central and South America
Temperature
5 to 10°C (41 to 50°F)
Shelf Life
up to 2 weeks
Status
Approved
About Zucchini/Courgette
Low calorie (25 per 100g) and a good source of vitamin C, potassium and antioxidants
Nutrition Information
Per 100 grams of zucchini, the nutrition facts are approximately
1 gram of protein, 0.36 grams of fat, 3.1 grams of carbohydrates, and 2.5 grams of dietary fiber.
It contains 17 milligrams of calcium, 25 milligrams of magnesium, 0.35 milligrams of iron, 262 milligrams of potassium, 14 milligrams of vitamin C, and 122 micrograms of vitamin A.
Energy value is about 17 kilocalories.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for summer squash (Cucurbita pepo: zucchini, crookneck, straightneck, scallop, cocozelle, vegetable marrow). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
5 to 10°C (41 to 50°F)
Humidity
95%
Packaging
Breathable containers or bags, 5-7 layers crating
Shelf Life
up to 2 weeks
Storage Notes: Summer squash shrivel with very little water loss and their tender skin is injured by the slightest scratch or bruise, and chilled fruit pit and decay quickly once warmed. Sensitive to ethylene: keep away from ethylene-producing fruit. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 556-558.
Applies to: summer squash (Cucurbita pepo: zucchini, crookneck, straightneck, scallop, cocozelle, vegetable marrow).
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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