Organic
Acorn Squash
"Nutritious and versatile, perfect for baking and roasting."
A sweet and nutty, delicately flavored winter squash variety.
Also known as
Scallop squash, Pattypan squash
Botanical name
Cucurbita pepo
Product Details
PLU Code
94775
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Squash › All Sizes
Origin
Native to North America, now cultivated worldwide in temperate climates.
Temperature
5 to 10°C (41 to 50°F)
Shelf Life
up to 2 weeks
Status
Approved
About Acorn Squash
Acorn squash belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family and is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Nutrition Information
Here are the nutrition facts for Acorn Squash
100 grams of cooked Acorn Squash contains approximately 45 calories, 10 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of protein and 0 grams of fat, it has 1 milligram of sodium, 437 milligrams of potassium, 17 milligrams of calcium, 16 milligrams of magnesium, and 36 milligrams of phosphorus
The Acorn Squash is rich in vitamins and contains 15 micrograms of folate, 4 micrograms of vitamin C, 11 micrograms of vitamin A, 17 micrograms of vitamin K it also has 30 micrograms of manganese, 20 micrograms of copper and other minerals.
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 bags or containers to prevent moisture accumulation
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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