Banana Squash

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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

Serving Size: 85g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 30	Calories from Fat 0
	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0	0%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium	0%
Total Carbohydrate 7g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Sugars 3g
Protein 1g
Vitamin A 70%	Vitamin C 15%
Calcium 2%	Iron 2%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Source: PMA's Labeling Facts

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.