Dried Butternut Squash
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Though technically a fruit, butternut squash is generally considered a vegetable. It’s in the winter squash family and originated in South and Central America. It has a sweet, nutty flavor and orange flesh, and is often used in place of pumpkin due to its similar taste, texture, color, nutrients, and health benefits. Butternut Squash pairs well with orange peel and cranberries.
Butternut squash is exceptionally rich in beta-carotene that converts to Vitamin A, which studies show helps support vision and general eye health(1). This squash is also a good source of fiber, vitamin C, B vitamins, magnesium, and potassium, as well as many other vitamins and nutrients. It’s often used in pet food to support digestive, eye, and skin health(2).
Our butternut squash powder makes an excellent addition to both wet and dry applications, including soups, snacks, pasta sauces, ketchup, pasta, gluten-free products, and pet food and treats.
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- Dehydrated Butternut Squash is prepared from freshly harvested squash Curcubita moschata which has been washed, peeled, trimmed, diced, dried, and finish processed.
- This product complies with current Good Manufacturing Practice in Manufacturing, Packaging, and Holding Human Food (21 CFR 117), and with the Code of Hygiene Practice for Dehydrated Fruits and Vegetables (CAC/RCP-5-1971, Rev. 2-1985), General Principles of Food Hygiene (CAC/RCP1969, Rev 2-1985).
- Product shall be free of ferrous and non-ferrous metal >1.0mm, 300 series stainless steel >1.5mm. Practically free of extraneous vegetable matter and other foreign material based on processing capabilities.
- Product is Kosher.
Color: Yellow-orange.
Hydration: Powders are instant.
Typical re-hydration ratio is about: 1:10 (dry: fresh).
Storage:
- Recommended storage is in a cool dry area.
- Shelf life under normal conditions is 24 months.
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BCFoods Disclaimer: The nutritional information above has been obtained from BCFoods lab tested samples and/or multiple public nutritional data sources. Values given are supplied as an aid only, BCFoods is not conducting individual lot testing and does not guarantee specific levels, and thus this information should not be used to determine final product labeling. Please call your BCFoods representative for questions.
BCFoods sources butternut squash for dehydration from Mexico and Peru.
All BCFoods products undergo steps to reduce or eliminate pathogenic bacteria and other harmful elements.
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- Infrared Device (IRD)
- Irradiated
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