Organic
Acorn Squash - Golden
"Brighten up your meals with vitamin-rich Golden Acorn Squash"
Acorn Squash - Golden, a vibrant and sweet variety of winter squash, offering nutty flavors and tender texture when cooked, ideal for soups, roasted sides, and creative recipes.
Also known as
Danish squash, golden acorn, green acorn squash
Botanical name
Cucurbita pepo
Product Details
PLU Code
94751
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Squash › All Sizes
Origin
Originated in North America, widely cultivated in the United States, Europe, and Asia
Temperature
10°C (50°F)
Shelf Life
5-8 weeks
Status
Approved
About Acorn Squash - Golden
High in fiber, vitamins A and C, rich in minerals, easy to prepare, with longer shelf life when refrigerated and away from direct sunlight
Nutrition Information
One hundred grams of Acorn Squash - Golden contains 45 calories, 1g of protein, 11g of carbohydrates, and 0.1g of fat. It also contains 2.8g of dietary fiber, 0.2g of sugar, and 9mg of sodium. In terms of vitamins, it contains 0.3mg of vitamin C, 0.2mg of vitamin B6, 9.2mcg of folate, 2.2mg of niacin, 0.3mg of riboflavin, and 1.1mg of thiamin. In terms of minerals, it contains 172mg of potassium, 15mg of magnesium, 27mg of manganese, and 0.9mg of iron, and 0.1mcg of copper.
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 bags or boxes, individual wrapping to prevent moisture buildup
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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