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Yellow Squash

Also known as: Summer squash, Crookneck squash, Straightneck squash

Safe

A whole-food vegetable low in calories with vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. No notable health concerns at normal culinary exposure.

What it is

Summer squash cultivars of Cucurbita pepo with yellow skin, harvested while immature and tender.

Used as a vegetable, sliced or diced in sautés, casseroles, soups, and side dishes.

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Conventional food

European Union — EFSA

Conventional food

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