Description

Butternut Squash is medium to large in size and has a bell-like shape with a long neck attached to a bulbous end. The smooth skin is very thin, light tan, and firm. The long neck of the Butternut Squash contains a solid orange, dense, and moist flesh, and in the bulbous end, there is a small hollow seed cavity with stringy pulp and a few flat, cream-colored seeds. When cooked, the flesh of the Butternut Squash becomes tender and offers a mild squash flavor with sweet and nutty nuances.

Butternut Squash provides vitamins A, C, and E, manganese, potassium, iron, soluble fiber, and magnesium. Deep orange-colored squashes such as the Butternut are also rich in beta carotene.