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Whether wide or narrow, smooth or wavy - the pumpkin inspires in all its forms! In our latest newsletter, you will find exciting information about this popular fruit vegetable that is not only conquering our plates, but also our hearts.
Did you know that pumpkins belong to the berry family? They are considered the largest berries in the world! Their hard skin has earned them the name “armored berries”. The oldest known pumpkin seeds come from Central and South America and date back to around 10,000 years before Christ. At the end of the 15th century, these seeds were brought to Europe by sailors.
There are two main categories: Ornamental and edible pumpkins. Although ornamental pumpkins look impressive, they are not edible as the bitter substance cucurbitacin they contain can cause nausea. Edible pumpkins, on the other hand, are delicious and can be enjoyed raw or cooked. But is pumpkin now a fruit or a vegetable?
Botanically speaking, pumpkins are fruit vegetables because they develop from pollinated flowers. According to the definition of food, however, they are vegetables as they are often cultivated as annuals.
The harvest time for pumpkins depends on the variety, but is usually between September and October. Pumpkins take around 70 to 120 days from sowing to harvest, and in Central Europe it is recommended that pumpkins are sown in mid to late May. This is typically after the last frost, as pumpkins are sensitive to frost.
A simple tapping test can help you: A hollow sound means the pumpkin is ready to go! If the skin is firm to light pressure, it is also ripe.
There are over 800 pumpkin varieties worldwide, which vary in shape, color and size. A distinction is made between summer and winter pumpkins. Butternut, Hokkaido, nutmeg and spaghetti squash are particularly popular.
The Hokkaido pumpkin, whose nutty aroma makes it a favorite in the autumn kitchen, has also been cultivated in Germany for almost 20 years. Ideal for delicious pumpkin soups or pumpkin pie, you can even eat the skin of the Hokkaido! The skin is also full of healthy nutrients such as beta-carotene and folic acids.
Pumpkins are low in calories and rich in vital nutrients. Their high beta-carotene content is crucial for their bright orange color. There are only 25 kcal per 100 g of pumpkin flesh, while the seeds are significantly higher in calories at 565 kcal per 100 g, but are also rich in protein and healthy fats.
At Kündig, we offer you a wide range of high-quality cuts to suit your needs. Our cut sizes include 10 mm, 3 mm, 1 mm and ground, so that the right texture is available for every requirement.
You also have the option of enhancing our products with practical extras. One particularly recommended option is our Biosteril® sterilization. BIOSTERIL® has been operating modern germ reduction systems in Ritschenhausen, Thuringia, since 1994.
The innovative vacuum-steam-vacuum process enables us to reduce the bacterial count in dried food raw materials by several orders of magnitude in a natural and gentle way.
In this way, we not only guarantee the safety of our products, but also enable the controlled pasteurization of organically grown food.
In addition, we focus on the highest quality and only use organic food from organic farming. These products are legally defined in the EU and come from organically controlled cultivation. They are free from genetic modification and are produced without the use of synthetic chemical pesticides, artificial fertilizers or sewage sludge.
Discover the variety and quality of our slices and extras – for a healthy and sustainable enjoyment experience!
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