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Squash, Zucchini

Zucchini Squash
Markon First Crop (MFC) Zucchini Squash is high in vitamin C and fiber; it adds color and texture to many dishes.

Product Details

Shelf Life:
Julian pack date.
Ethylene Producing:
No
Ethylene Sensitive:
Yes
Kosher:
No

Available Offerings from Markon for Squash, Zucchini

Description Net Weight Pack GTIN UPC
Zucchini Squash, Medium 25 pounds or 11 kilograms 1/2 BU 0 06 11628 97535 1 6 11628 97535 1
Zucchini Squash, Fancy 25 pounds or 11 kilograms 1/2 BU 0 06 11628 97536 8 6 11628 97536 8
Zucchini Squash, Extra Fancy 25 pounds or 11 kilograms 1/2 BU 0 06 11628 97537 5 6 11628 97537 5
Zucchini Squash 5 pounds or 2 kilograms 5 LB 0 06 11628 97560 3 6 11628 97560 3
Zucchini Squash, Fancy 20 pounds or 9 kilograms 20 LB 2 06 11628 97561 4 6 11628 97561 0
Zucchini 10 pounds or 5 kilograms 10 LB 2 06 11628 97543 0 6 11628 97543 6
Zucchini Squash, Extra Fancy pounds or kilograms 4/7 BU 2 06 11628 97547 8 6 11628 97547 4
Zucchini Squash, Medium pounds or kilograms 4/7 BU 0 06 11628 97548 1 6 11628 97548 1
Zucchini Squash, Fancy pounds or kilograms 4/7 BU 0 06 11628 97549 8 6 11628 97549 8
Zucchini Squash, Medium 20 pounds or 9 kilograms 20 LB 2 06 11628 97562 1 6 11628 97562 7

Storage Tips:

Keep soft-shelled squash away from ethylene gas and ripening rooms.

Handling Tips:

Tender squashes are easily bruised or scarred; handle with care. Rinse whole fruits and vegetables in clean running water prior to using.

General Usage Ideas

  • Stir shredded MFC Zucchini, dried cranberries, and toasted pecans into quick bread batter; serve on breakfast buffets and in catered lunches
  • Spread goat cheese in pastry-filled tart pans; top with sliced MFC Zucchini and Yellow Squash; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; bake
  • Shave honeydew melon and MFC Zucchini into thin strips; toss with grilled chicken strips, olive oil, and RSS Lime Juice

Fall / Winter Usage Ideas:

  • Dip chopped MFC Zucchini in egg whites, then coat with breadcrumbs; deep fry and serve with roasted tomato coulis
  • Top focaccia dough with thin slices of MFC Zucchini, RSS Sliced Red Onions, and sun-dried tomatoes; brush with olive oil; bake and serve with soup or pasta
  • Toss cooked linguine with roasted MFC Zucchini, RSS Peeled Garlic, chopped Italian parsley, and béchamel sauce

Spring / Summer Usage Ideas:

  • Sauté RSS Diced Onions, chopped MFC Zucchini, chopped MFC Bell Peppers, and RSS Washed & Trimmed Cilantro; add corn tortillas chopped into triangles; when tortillas are crisp, stir in enough tomato sauce to coat; top with grated Cotija cheese; serve with side of refried beans and RSS Pico de Gallo Guacamole
  • Mix melted butter, chopped RSS Peeled Garlic, RSS Lemon Juice, and thyme; brush on halved MFC Zucchini; grill and serve with steaks
  • Thread chunks of MFC Zucchini and Yellow Squash with lamb, RSS Peeled Garlic, chopped MFC Red Onions, and MFC Lemons; marinate in olive oil, RSS Washed & Trimmed Cilantro, and fresh ground black pepper; grill and serve with couscous or rice

Did You Know?

Squash is really a fruit. Like the tomato, it's often considered a vegetable because of the way it's prepared.

Available Varieties From Markon