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Courgette

About the Courgette…

Courgette is a vegetable that belongs to the cucurbit family, which comprises about 850 species of plants that are grown mainly in all warm regions of the Earth. The courgette is one of the most widely produced vegetables in El Ejido, Almeria.

Properties

It provides 17 calories per 100 grams, are rich in vitamin A, C and antioxidants, in addition, its skin is a high source of fiber. 

It contains important minerals such as iron, manganese, phosphorus or zinc, and thanks to its high potassium content, it helps the heart to reduce blood pressure and heart rate. They also do not contain saturated fats or cholesterol. In other words, it is a very healthy vegetable.

Specifically, yellow courgettes are rich in antioxidants such as carotenes, lutein and zeaxanthin, compounds that help eliminate all impurities that enter our body through oxygen.

How to choose and keep it

When buying courgettes, different quality requirements should be followed, choosing those that are firm to the touch, compact, small or medium, without skin spots and heavy in relation to their size. 

In addition, it is advisable to reject large courgettes because they tend to have too many pips and less tender flesh. 

For its conservation it is advisable to keep it in the refrigerator, where it can be kept in perfect condition for about two weeks.