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Butternut
"Nutritious and sweet, Butternut is a versatile winter squash"
Butternut, a sweet and nutty variety, is a type of winter squash that has a distinctive bell shape and sweet, slightly nutty flavor.
Also known as
Winter marrow, Butternut squash
Botanical name
Cucurbita maxima
Product Details
PLU Code
94759
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Squash › All Sizes
Origin
Native to South America, now grown worldwide
Temperature
10°C (50°F)
Shelf Life
2-3 months
Status
Approved
About Butternut
Butternuts are rich in vitamins A and C, fiber, and minerals. They have a hard, thick skin which turns from green to pale tan as they mature and can be stored for months.
Nutrition Information
Butternut is rich in essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals, here are its nutrition facts per 100 grams of serving,
it contains 45 kcal of energy, 2 grams of protein, 0.1 grams of fat, 9.2 grams of fibre and 0.2 grams of omega 6 fatty acids
Also in the Vitamin department Butternut is a great source of vitamins like 120 mcg of folate, 950 mcg RE of beta-carotene, 144 mcg RE, of an equivalent of Vitamin A, it also provides vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K 170 mcg
Butternut also has rich mineral content 340 mg potassium, 160 mg of phosphorus, 28 mg of calcium, 20 mg of magnesium
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for butternut squash. 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
Poly bags, ventilated containers or breathable bags
Shelf Life
2-3 months
Storage Notes: Limit weight loss in butternut squash to prevent hollow neck; longer storage increases spoilage and shrinkage. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 514-517.
Applies to: butternut squash.
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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