Organic
Buttercup
"Nutrient-rich winter squash with a distinctive sweet flavor."
A sweet and nutty, winter squash vegetable with a turban-like shape and sweet, dense orange flesh.
Also known as
Crown Prince, Kabocha
Botanical name
Cucurbita maxima
Product Details
PLU Code
94758
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Squash › All Sizes
Origin
North America
Temperature
10 to 13°C (50 to 55°F)
Shelf Life
3 months
Status
Approved
About Buttercup
Rich in vitamins A and C as well as minerals such as calcium and iron. It has a hard, thick, blue-grey skin that contains sweet and dense orange flesh.
Nutrition Information
Buttercup squash is low in calories and rich in nutrients. A 100g serving of cooked buttercup squash contains approximately 34 calories, 1g protein, 0.4g fat and 8g carbohydrates. It is also a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, and minerals such as potassium and manganese.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for turban and buttercup squashes. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
10 to 13°C (50 to 55°F)
Humidity
50-70%
Packaging
Breathable containers or bags to maintain high humidity
Shelf Life
3 months
Storage Notes: Keep humidity moderate and the fruit surface dry with good air circulation, because higher humidity promotes decay while lower humidity causes weight loss and texture deterioration. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 514-517.
Applies to: turban and buttercup squashes.
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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PLU Reference
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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