GREEN SQUASH (SMALL BOX)

~20 lbs Green Squash aka "Zucchini", "Shui-Gua", "Xi-Hu-Lu", "Jie-Gua", "水瓜", "西葫芦", "节瓜", "西葫蘆", "節瓜" Green squash is a softshell summer squash with a cylindrical shape, thin, dark green skin, and some light speckling. Green squash is generally harvested when it reached six to eight inches in length. The flesh is firm, white, and mild-tasting. Green squash is completely edible both raw and cooked. Common application includes sautéing, roasting, and baking. Green squash is available year-round. Handling Tip Selection Green squash is firm with a uniform green color and glossy skin. No signs of blemishes or decay. The stem is green and moist. Storage Green squash should be stored at 41°F - 50°F (5°C - 10°C) with a relative humidity of ninety-five percent and a light mist. The typical shelf life is no more than two weeks. Long-term storage leads to dull rind, dried or discolored stem end. Green squash is sensitive to ethylene, a naturally occurring gas that regulates ripening. Green squash should not be stored with high ethylene-producing products to extend shelf life and avoid yellowing. Green squash produces a low level of ethylene. Ethylene production increases drastically under chilling temperature. Green squash is sensitive to chilling injury at storage below 41°F (5°C). Symptoms include surface pitting, increase rate of decay, and increase rate of water loss. Sometimes symptoms may not be apparent until return to a higher temperature. Nutrition Fact Serving Size 1/2 medium squash (98g) Amount Per Serving                                                % Daily Value* Calories   20 Calories from Fat   0 Total Fat   0g   ............................................................................................   0% Saturated Fat   0g   ..........................................................................   0% Trans Fat   0g   ..................................................................................   0% Cholesterol   0mg   ..................................................................................   0% Sodium   0mg   .........................................................................................   0% Total Carbohydrate   4g   ......................................................................   1% Dietary Fiber   2g   ..........................................................................   8% Sugar   2g Protein   1g Vitamin A   ..................................................................................................   6% Vitamin C   ................................................................................................   30% Calcium   .....................................................................................................   2% Iron   .............................................................................................................   2% Potassium   .................................................................................................   7%   *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. *Based on information published by FDA