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Kabocha
"Delicious and nutritious with a rich cultural heritage"
Kabocha is a type of Japanese pumpkin with a sweet, nutty, and slightly dry flavor profile, often used in soups, salads, and desserts.
Also known as
Japanese Pumpkin
Botanical name
Cucurbita pepo x Cucurbita maxima
Product Details
PLU Code
94769
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Squash › All Sizes
Origin
Japan
Temperature
10 to 13°C (50 to 55°F)
Shelf Life
2-3 months
Status
Approved
About Kabocha
It belongs to the Cucurbita family and is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Kabocha is high in dietary fiber and has been associated with several potential health benefits.
Nutrition Information
Kabocha is a type of Japanese pumpkin with the following nutrition facts per 100 grams of serving:
It contains energy of 24 kcal, Carbohydrates 6 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Sugars 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, Fat 0 grams.
Kabocha is a rich source of minerals like potassium at 230 milligrams and contains various vitamins, including Vitamin A as beta-carotene at 290 micrograms, Vitamin C at 10 milligrams, Vitamin E at 1 milligram, and Vitamin K at 5 micrograms.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for pumpkins and winter squashes, most cultivars (including tropical pumpkin/calabaza). 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 packaging, such as mesh bags or containers
Shelf Life
2-3 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: pumpkins and winter squashes, most cultivars (including tropical pumpkin/calabaza).
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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