Pumpkin belongs to low energy density food, and its sugar content is not very high. The sugar content of old pumpkin is different from that of young pumpkin. Generally, the total sugar content of young pumpkin is 1.5-3.6g per 100g, and the sugar content of old pumpkin is higher, about 15g per 100g, but the sugar content of different varieties of pumpkin is also different. This value can only be used for reference.
It may not be intuitive to just look at the sugar content of pumpkin. You can compare the common staple foods and fruits, such as rice and apples. The sugar content of 100g rice is about 70g, and the sugar content of 100g apple is 10-20g, which shows that the sugar content of tender pumpkin is relatively low. Pumpkin originated from Mexico to Central America, and was widely cultivated all over the world. It was introduced to China in the Ming Dynasty, and now it is widely planted in north and south.
Morphological characteristics of pumpkin
Annual creeping herb; Stems often take root at nodes, reaching 2-5 meters long and densely covered with short white bristles. Petiole stout, 8- 19 cm long, short setose; Leaf blade is broadly ovoid or ovoid, slightly soft in nature, 5-angled or 5-lobed, sparse and obtuse, 12-25 cm long and 20-30 cm wide, with smaller lateral lobes and larger middle lobes, which are triangular.
It is densely covered with yellow-white bristles and fuzz, often with white spots and raised veins. The midvein of each lobe often extends to the top, forming a small tip, with lighter color on the back, more obvious hair, small and dense teeth on the edge, and slightly blunt at the top.