Banana Squash
Selection Information
Usage: Baked.
Selection: Good-quality banana squash will be firm and heavy for its size. The coloring will be yellow-orange. Banana squash is often sold by the piece. Make sure the meat is firm and brightly colored.
Avoid: Avoid product that has soft spots or is extremely light for its size. Avoid cut pieces if the meat is soft or dry.
Seasonal Information
Banana squash is available August through March.
Banana Squash Nutrional Information
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Serving Size: 85g
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| Amount Per Serving |
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Calories 30
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Calories from Fat 0
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% Daily Value* |
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Total Fat 0 |
0% |
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Cholesterol 0mg |
0% |
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Sodium |
0% |
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Total Carbohydrate 7g |
2% |
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Dietary Fiber 1g |
4% |
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Sugars 3g |
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Protein 1g |
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Vitamin A 70% |
Vitamin C 15% |
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Calcium 2% |
Iron 2% |
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Banana Squash is very high in dietary fiber. It's also a good source of vitamin A and vitamin C.
Banana Squash Tips & Trivia
- The Massachusett Indian word for "eaten raw" is "Askutasquash." An important Indian food, few white men shared the desire to eat squash raw, until the past few years when raw summer squash types began to appear in salads.
- Squash was unknown in Europe until early explorers returned from America with squash seeds.