Zucchini

The zucchini plant is also a type of gourd, but of the species cucurbita pepo—the same as pumpkins and squashes. Zucchinis are a type of… Read More »Is A Gourd A Zucchini?

Can you eat zucchini skin? Unlike other types of squash, zucchinis have soft skin that’s easy to digest. The skin, flowers, and seeds are all… Read More »Do You Eat The Seeds In Zucchini?

Zucchini is alkaline when raw and acidic when cooked. What is the pH level of zucchini? Zucchini has a 9.0 pH level when raw and… Read More »Is Zucchini An Acidic Food?

Recipes for zucchini bread proliferate in the mid-1970s. James Beard published a recipe in 1973, in Beard On Bread. The recipe evolved to contain, chopped… Read More »Who Invented Zucchini Bread?

In Europe, the Zucchini Squash is commonly referred to as a Courgette by the French while in South America it is known as a Calabacita.… Read More »What Is The Difference Between Zucchini And Calabacitas?

The easiest way to tell the two apart is color. Zucchini is generally deep green — though it can be golden yellow — while yellow… Read More »How Can You Tell A Squash Plant From A Zucchini?

In baking, consider zucchini as an ingredient similar to bananas or applesauce. It adds a wonderful texture and moistness to baked goods, and helps bulk… Read More »What Does Zucchini Replace In Baking?

Zucchini is a rich source of anti-inflammatory carotenoids, which counteract the effects of excessive uric acid, which can lead to gout. It lowers the uric… Read More »Is Zucchini Good For Uric Acid?

Make “Fresh is best” your mantra when it comes to choosing what to eat, which makes cooking from scratch a no-brainer when you’re pregnant. Fruits… Read More »Can I Eat Raw Zucchini While Pregnant?

In South Africa, a zucchini is also known as a baby marrow. In a culinary context, the zucchini is treated as a vegetable; it is… Read More »What South Africans Call Zucchini?