Butternut squash
What is Butternut squash?
Butternut squash is a cultivar of winter squash, a large, bulbous gourd native to North America. It has a hard, smooth, light-beige rind and bright orange flesh, with a sweet, nutty flavour. It is typically harvested in the autumn and can be stored for several months.
Is Butternut squash vegan?
Butternut squash is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Butternut squash a major allergen?
Butternut squash is not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Butternut squash used for?
Butternut squash is used as a vegetable in a wide variety of dishes, providing a sweet, earthy flavour and a soft texture when cooked.
Is Butternut squash safe?
Butternut squash is a nutritious whole food, not a food additive, and is widely consumed in the UK.
Why it's used
Butternut squash is used as a vegetable in a wide variety of dishes, providing a sweet, earthy flavour and a soft texture when cooked. Manufacturers use it in soups, sauces, pasta fillings, and ready meals to add flavour, colour, and nutritional value.
Health notes
Butternut squash is a nutritious whole food, not a food additive, and is widely consumed in the UK. It is a good source of vitamins A and C, and dietary fibre. There are no notable controversies regarding its consumption at typical dietary levels.
Allergen info
Butternut squash is not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. Not a major allergen.
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