Winter squash
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Winter squash is an annual fruit representing several species of squash within the genus Cucurbita – odd-shaped, rough or warty, late-growing varieties, less symmetrical, small to medium in size, but
An assortment of winter squashes
Calabaza, a winter squash common in Cuba, Florida, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines
Butternut squash is a popular variety of winter squash
Butternut squash
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Butternut squash, known in Australia and New Zealand as butternut pumpkin or gramma, is a type of winter squash that grows on a vine. It has a sweet, nutty taste, when cooked, similar to that of a pum
Winter squash
…shape, and color. Since these species are normally cross-pollinated, it is now difficult to keep a variety pure. Raw winter squash (such as acorn or butternut squash) is 90% water, 9% carbohydrates, 1% protein. It contains negligible fat (table), except in the oil-rich seeds. In a 100 gram reference amount, it…
Butternut squash cut lengthwise showing seeds
Plate of diced, roasted butternut squash