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Butternut

Butternut

Availability

New Zealand butternut is available from December through to June.

Storage and Handling

Store in a cool, dry and dark place, when cut store in the refrigerator. Handle all fresh produce with care and wash before eating.

History

The butternut is a Native American gourd that became popular in the mid-nineteenth century.

Facts

  • Butternut is a type of winter squash and is similar in taste to pumpkin
  • Butternut seeds are packed with energy as they contain around 35-40% oil and 30% protein

Growing Facts

  • Plant in mid Spring
  • Butternut grows well in a sunny, well-drained position
  • Butternut  grows on a vine

Nutrition Information

Butternut is a good source of vitamins A and C and a source of folate, potassium and vitamin E.

You will find the full Nutrition Information Panel on the New Zealand Food Composition Data website. This website is owned jointly by Plant & Food Research and the Manatū Hauora Ministry of Health. This website holds the most comprehensive collection of high-quality nutrient data for New Zealand foods. The Database is managed and maintained by dedicated Plant & Food Research staff.

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