Pumpkin

Availability

Product

Jarrahdale (Queensland Blue)

Kent (Jap)

Butternut

= Heaviest Supply

= Available

Food Facts

Pumpkin is available on a year-round basis from Pacific Fruit Brokers and are available in various sizes according to your needs.

Storage

Pumpkins should be stored at room temperature until ready to cook.

Usage Tips

Working with pumpkins can be a messy job, but is worth it when they are cooked to perfection. Pumpkins are most popular served in soups, purees, salads and as fillings in pastas and desserts.

	Butternut Pumpkin Enjoy the sweet and nutty taste of butternut pumpkin roasted, toasted, puréed in a soup or used as an ingredient in baked goods.
	Kent Pumpkin This green pumpkin, also known as a Jap pumpkin, is a great source of beta carotene, fibre, potassium and vitamins C and E.
	Jarrahdale Pumpkin Also known as a Queensland Blue, Jarrahdale pumpkins are packed with vitamin A, and have a high sugar content that make it the perfect ingredient for desserts.