Organic
Vegetable Spaghetti
"Nature's healthy pasta alternative"
A delicately flavored, autumnal variety of summer squash, Vegetable Spaghetti boasts a unique, stringy pulp that can be used as a low-carb, paleo alternative to traditional pasta.
Also known as
Spaghetti Squash, Vegetable Marrow, Delicata Squash
Botanical name
Cucurbita pepo x Cucurbita maxima
Product Details
PLU Code
94776
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Squash › All Sizes
Origin
Americas
Temperature
10 to 13°C (50 to 55°F)
Shelf Life
2-3 months
Status
Approved
About Vegetable Spaghetti
Rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, Vegetable Spaghetti is a nutrient-dense food, and is also an excellent source of dietary fiber.
Nutrition Information
Vegetable Spaghetti, also known as Spaghetti Squash, is a type of winter squash. Here are its nutrition facts per 100 grams of serving.
Energy 21 kcal
Carbohydrates 4.3 grams
Fiber 1.3 grams
Sugars 1.4 grams
Protein 0.6 grams
Total Fat 0.2 gram
Water 94 grams
Vitamin A 200-400 IU
Vitamin C 2.5 milligrams
Calcium 18 milligrams
Iron 0.3 milligrams
Potassium 129 milligrams
Sodium 2 milligrams
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, moisture-proof packaging to prevent decay
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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