Cucuzza Squash

Cucuzza

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Description

Cucuzza is a squash crop of the bottle-gourd species, Lagenaria siceraria, also known as Italian squash.

Botanical Name

Lagenaria siceraria

Origin

Western tropical Africa, Ethiopia, Tanzania

Size

All Sizes

Commodity

Squash

Storage Guidelines

Cucuzza requires cool, humid storage to maintain its texture and flavor

Temperature

7-10°C (45-50°F)

Humidity

80-90%

Shelf Life

7-10 days

Packaging

Puncture-resistant bags or breathable packaging to maintain humidity

Monitor temperature and humidity regularly to prevent degradation, handle carefully to avoid bruising

Nutritional Information

A verified nutrition profile matching this product identity, edible part and processing form is not established. No other food, species, maturity or processing form is substituted.

"Italian squash"