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Suitability for processing — Butternut squash

Cucurbita moschata Duchesne

The suitability of butternut squash for processing is determined by a high pulp yield due to a compact seed cavity, thin rind, and dense pulp structure that maintains its consistency during heat treatment.

In the reference 21 varieties crop Butternut squash, where this is mentioned in the description.

A morphological feature of butternut squash is the localization of the seed cavity only in the enlarged lower part of the fruit, which ensures a large yield of pure pulp from the cylindrical part during industrial processing. The thin rind of the fruit significantly simplifies the process of mechanized raw material peeling.

The technological value of the species is due to its dense, buttery pulp with a low fiber content, which allows for obtaining a uniform texture in purées and soups. The fruits contain up to 11.5% sugars and a high level of carotenoids, making them a priority raw material for baby food and dessert products.

A critical stage of preparation is post-harvest ripening for 2–3 months, which is necessary for the development of organoleptic properties and the accumulation of dry matter. When evaluating varieties for production, key indicators include the ratio of net pulp mass to total fruit mass and the intensity of sugar accumulation during storage.

General information about the subject — on the page Suitability for processing.

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Varieties of Butternut squash mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Atlas

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Sakata Vegetables Europe S.A.S

ES UA
10 records

Pluto

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Sakata Vegetables Europe S.A.S

ES
8 records

Barbara

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Sakata Vegetables Europe S.A.S

ES
7 records

Veenas

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SAKATA SEED SUDAMERICA LTDA

ES UA
6 records

Sibelle

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Ted Superak

UA
4 records

NEKTAR

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SMEDEKS Co d.o.o

HR
2 records

Cucurbita moschata Duchesne · Butternut squash

TAKII & CO LTD

NL
2 records

Cucurbita moschata Duchesne · Butternut squash

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
1 record

Yanina

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Lymar Nina Volodymyrivna, Kholodniak Liubov Volodymyrivna, Lymar Anatolii Ostapovych, Kholodniak Oleh Heorhiiovych,

UA
1 record

Prism

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Seed Supply Foundation

PT
1 record

Longue de Nice

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Cucurbita moschata Duchesne · Butternut squash

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
1 record

UG 205

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UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
1 record

Polianyn

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Polivoda Lidiia Ivanivna, Kolesnyk Ivan Ivanovych,

UA
2 records

Bal`zam

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Bidai Ol`ha Valentynivna, Polivoda Lidiia Ivanivna, Zavertaliuk Volodymyr Filimonovych, Kolesnyk Ivan Ivanovych,

UA
2 records

Cucurbita moschata Duchesne · Butternut squash

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
1 record

Vaiana

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Enza Zaden Veheer B.V.

UA
1 record

Oleshkivs`kyi

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Lymar Anatolii Ostapovych, Didenko Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Didenko Volodymyr Pavlovych,

UA
2 records

Tromboncino

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Cucurbita moschata Duchesne · Butternut squash

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
1 record

Odette

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Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

1 record

Lizzard

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UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
1 record

Manosk

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Ralf Kuijpers

UA
2 records

Dolia

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Bidai Ol`ha Valentynivna, Polivoda Lidiia Ivanivna, Zavertaliuk Volodymyr Filimonovych, Kolesnyk Ivan Ivanovych,

UA
2 records

Hambra

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HU
1 record

Nettare

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HU
1 record