Butternut Squash
Country of Origin: UK (September - November)
Spain/Portugal/Morocco/Greece (when out of season)
Butternut squash, the ideal companion to a Mediterranean tray bake, soup base and vegetable curry.
Nutritional Information: Butternut Squash contains many vital poly-phenolic anti-oxidants and vitamins. It is very low in calories; provides just 45 calories per 100g. It contains no saturated fats or cholesterol; but is rich source of dietary fibre and phyto-nutrients. Squash is one of the common vegetables that is often recommended by dieticians in the cholesterol controlling and weight reduction programs. It has high levels of vitamin A, providing about 354% of RDA. Butternut squash is rich in B-complex groups of vitamins like folates, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine), thiamin, and pantothenic acid. It has adequate levels of minerals like iron, zinc, copper, calcium, potassium, and phosphorus.
Country of Origin: UK (September - November)
Spain/Portugal/Morocco/Greece (when out of season)
Butternut squash, the ideal companion to a Mediterranean tray bake, soup base and vegetable curry.
Nutritional Information: Butternut Squash contains many vital poly-phenolic anti-oxidants and vitamins. It is very low in calories; provides just 45 calories per 100g. It contains no saturated fats or cholesterol; but is rich source of dietary fibre and phyto-nutrients. Squash is one of the common vegetables that is often recommended by dieticians in the cholesterol controlling and weight reduction programs. It has high levels of vitamin A, providing about 354% of RDA. Butternut squash is rich in B-complex groups of vitamins like folates, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine), thiamin, and pantothenic acid. It has adequate levels of minerals like iron, zinc, copper, calcium, potassium, and phosphorus.