Courgette

The courgette, also known as a zucchini, is a variety of summer squash. It is a green, elongated fruit that grows on a vine. Courgettes are typically harvested when immature, which gives them a tender skin and flesh.

Courgettes are used as a vegetable in cooking, prized for their mild flavour and versatile texture. They can be eaten raw in salads, grilled, roasted, stir-fried, or used in baked goods. Manufacturers may include them in ready meals, pizzas, and prepared salads to add vegetable content and visual appeal.

Courgette is a whole food and not a food additive, so it does not have an E-number or require authorisation on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations. It is a source of fibre, vitamins, and minerals. As part of a balanced diet, consumption of courgettes is generally considered to be beneficial. No specific health claims are made by regulatory bodies regarding courgette consumption at typical dietary levels.