Organic
Yellow Zucchini
"Summer squash with a vibrant look and a smooth flavor"
Yellow Zucchini/Gold Bar/Yellow Courgette (All Sizes)
Also known as
Golden Zucchini, Yellow Crookneck, Straightneck Yellow, Round Yellow Zucchini
Botanical name
Cucurbita pepo x Cucurbita maxima
Product Details
PLU Code
94086
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Squash › All Sizes
Origin
Originated in North America, but cultivated in many parts of Europe and the Mediterranean
Temperature
5 to 10°C (41 to 50°F)
Shelf Life
up to 2 weeks
Status
Approved
About Yellow Zucchini
It's a popular variety of zucchini due to its attractive appearance, mild flavor and delicate flavor
Nutrition Information
Yellow zucchini is a low-calorie vegetable rich in nutrients. A 100-gram serving of yellow zucchini contains approximately 17 calories. It has 3.1 grams of carbohydrates, 1.2 grams of fiber, 0.6 grams of sugar, and 0.3 grams of protein. Yellow zucchini is also low in fat, containing 0.2 grams of total fat. It is rich in antioxidants and contains various vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, and manganese.
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
ventilated boxes or mesh bags to prevent moisture accumulation
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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