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Baby Summer Squash
"Delicious and nutritious, baby summer squash adds flavor and texture to various dishes."
Baby Summer Squash, a variety of the Cucurbita pepo species, is a type of young, immature summer squash known for its delicate flavor and tender skin.
Also known as
Baby Zucchini, Courgette, Cucina
Botanical name
Cucurbita pepo
Product Details
PLU Code
94755
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Squash › All Sizes
Origin
Asia and the Mediterranean, now cultivated worldwide
Temperature
5 to 10°C (41 to 50°F)
Shelf Life
up to 2 weeks
Status
Approved
About Baby Summer Squash
It has a soft, edible skin and a creamy interior, making it perfect for steaming, sautéing, or grilling.
Nutrition Information
Baby Summer Squash nutrition facts per 100g serving
Energy: 17 kcal
Carbohydrates: 3.6g
Fiber: 0.8g
Protein: 0.8g
Fat: 0.2g
Water: 95.2g
Sugar: 1.7g
Sodium: 2mg
Vitamin A: 360 mcg
Vitamin C: 17.9 mg
Potassium: 104mg
Calcium: 18mg
Iron: 0.3mg
Folate: 9.6mcg
Phosphorus: 17mg
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 packaging, such as perforated bags or containers with mesh sides
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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