ACORN SQUASH
FLAVOUR
Thick dark green skin with ridges and orange flesh inside. Mildly sweet, nutty flavour. Less rich than butternut squash.
COOKING TIPS
Easy to slice. Stuff acorn squash and bake it. Great to steam, roast and sauté.
GROWN IN
Canada
AVAILABLE IN
Bulk
BUTTERNUT SQUASH
FLAVOUR
Beige colour with yellow / orange flesh and a unique, oblong shape. Sweet, nutty and creamy taste. Often compared to a pumpkin with richer flavour.
COOKING TIPS
Best for roasting. Butternut squash pairs well with soups, pastas and vegetable medleys.
GROWN IN
Canada
AVAILABLE IN
Bulk
KABOCHA SQUASH
FLAVOUR
Course, deep green skin with bright yellow-red flesh. Known for its uniquely sweet flavour.
COOKING TIPS
Kabocha can be roasted, pureed, baked and even grated into recipes. Use for soups, salads and casseroles.
GROWN IN
Canada
AVAILABLE IN
Bulk
SPAGHETTI SQUASH
FLAVOUR
Yellow colour with an oval shape. Taste is very mild with a tinge of sweetness when compared to other squash varieties.
COOKING TIPS
Spaghetti squash has flesh that separates to look and taste remarkably similar to spaghetti pasta noodles! Bake and use as a pasta substitute.
GROWN IN
Canada
AVAILABLE IN
Bulk
LOOK FOR THESE IN STORE:
Acorn Squash
Butternut Squash
Kabocha Squash
Spaghetti Squash
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The full squash plant can be eaten whole! This includes the leaves, tendrils, stems, shoot, flowers, seeds and fruit. |