Organic
Zucchini/Courgette
"A refreshing addition to summer dishes, salads, and sides."
A nutrient-rich and versatile summer squash, Baby Green Zucchini/Courgette is a popular variety cherished for its delicate flavor and crunchy texture.
Also known as
Baby Marrow, Green Gold, Baby Green Marrow
Botanical name
Cucurbita pepo x Cucurbita maxima
Product Details
PLU Code
94756
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Squash › All Sizes
Origin
The United States, Italy, France, China, and Australia
Temperature
5 to 10°C (41 to 50°F)
Shelf Life
up to 2 weeks
Status
Approved
About Zucchini/Courgette
This vegetable is high in water content, vitamins, and minerals. It is often harvested when immature and the edible flowers are also a delicacy. Baby Green Zucchini/Courgette is widely used in Mediterranean, Italian, and French cuisines.
Nutrition Information
Zucchini is low in calories and rich in nutrients, here are the nutrition facts for 100 grams of Baby Green Zucchini.
The serving size of 100 grams of baby zucchini provides approximately 17 calories, 0.9 grams of protein, 0.2 grams of fat, and 3.1 grams of carbohydrates.
Baby zucchini contains high amounts of vitamin C and vitamin K, and moderate amounts of vitamin A, vitamin E, and vitamin B vitamins including folate, riboflavin and thiamine. It is also a good source of minerals such as potassium, magnesium 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
Breathable packaging, such as mesh or paper bags
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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