Chayote/Choko Squash

Chayote/Choko

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Description

Chayote, also known as choko, is a squash in the species Sechium edule. This market type is identified as Chayote/Choko.

Botanical Name

Sechium edule

Origin

Mexico, Belize

Size

All Sizes

Commodity

Squash

Storage Guidelines

Commercial storage guidance for Chayote. These are mixed-load compatibility conditions for up to 7 days, not a long-term shelf-life estimate.

Temperature

7 to 10°C (45 to 50°F)

Humidity

85-95%

Packaging

Breathable or ventilated crates to maintain humidity and prevent moisture accumulation

Sensitive to ethylene: keep away from ethylene-producing fruit. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).

Nutritional Information

Chayote, fruit, raw; USDA SR Legacy, FDC 170402, published 4/1/2019. Per 100 g edible portion, approximately: Energy: 19 kcal; Protein: 0.82 g; Fat: 0.13 g; Total carbohydrate (by difference): 4.51 g; Dietary fiber: 1.7 g; Vitamin C: 7.7 mg; Folate: 93 µg; Total sugars: 1.66 g. Generic reference for the stated edible food and processing form, not a cultivar-specific or item-specific measurement. Composition of an individual shipment has not been measured.

"Chayote Squash"