All things pumpkin spice. This is what fall is all about. But is that true? The viral article "I Just Found out Canned Pumpkin isn't Pumpkin at all, and My Whole Life Is Basically a LIE" shocked pumpkin lovers. It claimed that canned pumpkin was actually squash and not pumpkin.

The news was shockingly bad for pumpkin lovers. It was not logical as they imagined pumpkins basking in sunlight in the pumpkin patch at their farm. Pumpkin puree should be made from pumpkin patches that are as magical as those where you go every fall to find your lantern.

However, it seems that pumpkin gate viral news is only half true. Caned pumpkin may be pumpkin, but it is not the pumpkin you're thinking of when you think about your fall bucket list.

Canned Pumpkin is Actually Pumpkin

Cannellini pumpkin puree does not contain pumpkin, contrary to popular belief. It's not the typical bright orange jack o'lantern type. Also known as field pumpkins.

Canning pumpkin is made mostly from Dickinson pumpkins and Dickinson squash. The beauty of a Dickinson squash is evident in its simplicity. This quirky gourd is a heirloom pie pumpkin and a favorite of many chefs and bakers.

Dickinson pumpkins look a lot like butternut squash but are smoother and more tan than field pumpkins. The taste is also different which is a positive attribute. Dickinsons, unlike field pumpkins, are a favorite variety for pumpkin pie making due to their dense, delicious flesh.

They are also creamy and delicious, much like butternut squash (they belong to the same family). Dickinson pumpkins are rich in flavor and have low water content making them ideal for baking.

Field pumpkins, despite being the official mascot for the fall season, are bland, watery and stringy. You shouldn't judge books by their covers, as the old saying goes.

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By: Brittany Baxter
Title: Canned Pumpkin Is Not What You Think It Is
Sourced From: www.suggest.com/whats-in-canned-pumpkin/2597117/
Published Date: Wed, 03 Nov 2021 22:45:00 +0000

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