Pumpkin and Acorn squash Facts

Facts about Pumpkin and Acorn squash

Fruits (fresh or dried) play the role of natural staple diet for humans. We all have some basic knowledge about all types of fruits but are you aware of unique Pumpkin and Acorn squash facts? Some of the interesting facts about Pumpkin and Acorn squash are provided here.

Pumpkin Facts are:

• The name pumpkin has its roots in the Greek word ‘pepon’, meaning ‘large melon’.
• The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed 1,140 pounds.
• Pumpkins were once known for removing freckles & curing snake bites.

Acorn squash Facts are:

• It was named as Acorn Squash for its resemblance to a large ribbed acorn.
• It is said that squash was being grown in Mexico as long as 10,000 years ago.
• It was the first food cultivated by native American Indians.

Fruits are consumed in various forms. Fruit recipes and desserts are the trending food choices all over the world. Use of Pumpkin and Acorn squash in variety of dishes and their intrinsic nature of perfectly blending with other food combinations, makes them the apt choice for various dishes! Try out different recipes of these nutritious fruits and decide which fruit appeals more to your taste buds.