Tag: Eating pumpkin

Canned pumpkin is made from a variety of sweet, firm-shelled squash, which is cooked and pureed before being sealed in the can. This cooking process means that yes, it is safe to eat pumpkin out of a can without cooking it, as the product is already fully processed.

Did you know that all pumpkins are technically a variety of winter squash? While you can certainly eat pumpkin just as you would squash, the key difference lies in the variety you choose and its intended use, as some are bred for culinary excellence and others for aesthetics.