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(Cucurbitae) J A S O N D
PRODUCTION CALENDAR J F M A M J
PUMPKIN
Available Peak season
Pumpkin is the fruit of certain varieties of squash
Nutrition Facts (Cucurbita Pepo, Cucurbita Moschata or Cucurbita Maxima).
Pumpkin(100g) Botanically, pumpkin fruits are a type of berry, known as a
pepo.
Pumpkin is native to North America. It is one of the oldest
Calorie (kcal) 26 domesticated plants, having been used since 7000 years BC by
Fats 0,1 g the indigenous societies.
Carbonhydrates 6,9 g
Proteins 1g
Potassium 340 mg After the colonization by the europeans,some cultivars came in
Vitamin C 9 mg Europe.
Some suggestions
-in desserts -pureed
-in soups -in preserves
-in salads -as a substitude of butter
-in juices
Benefits for eating pumpkin
it may reduce risk of cancer
It may offer protection against asthma & heart disease.
it may decrease the risk of age-related macular degeneration.
it contains betacarotene which acts as an antioxidant. The body converts any ingested betacarotene into vitamin A.
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