Tag: Pumpkin facts

Botanically, both marrows and pumpkins belong to the vast Cucurbitaceae family, alongside cucumbers and melons. However, despite this shared lineage, a marrow is not the same as a pumpkin, and understanding their unique traits is essential for both gardeners and home cooks.

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.

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), canned pumpkin can be made from pumpkin and/or certain varieties of sweet, golden-fleshed winter squash. This means that while a can labeled "100% pure pumpkin" might contain only pumpkin, it could also be a blend of related squash varieties.