Description
Gold Bar squash is a long, slim summer squash aptly named for its bright, golden yellow skin. Its exterior is shiny and smooth, oftentimes with subtle pale yellow striping running the length of the squash. The ends of the squash are capped with bright green at both its blossom end and stem. Its interior flesh is creamy white with a firm yet succulent texture and moist seed cavity. Its thin skin is tender and need not be removed before eating particularly since most of the squash's nutrients are located in it. Its flavor is nutty, grassy and subtly sweet both when raw and when cooked.
Gold Bar squash contains vitamin C, some B vitamins, and is a good source of fiber. Yellow type squashes such as the Gold Bar have a higher carotenoid content than that of green varieties. Carotenoids are not only responsible for the vibrant yellow hue of the squash but also in the human body can be converted to vitamin A and have been shown to have antioxidant health properties.