Whole Green Chayote Squash 40 lb. Case with Mild Flavor and Firm Texture

This 40 lb. case of whole green chayote squash offers a fresh ingredient with a mild taste and firm texture. Known also as alligator pear, mirliton, or choko, this pear-shaped squash has bright green skin and white flesh sometimes tinted green. It belongs to the cucurbit family, related to cucumbers, melon, and squash.

Chayote squash has a mild flavor similar to cucumber or summer squash, making it versatile for many recipes. It can be eaten raw, cubed as a crunchy salad topping, or lightly sautéed with olive oil, garlic, and vinegar for a refreshing side dish. Roasting with seasonings or sautéing with bacon are other preparation options.

This refrigerated product is rich in fiber, folate, vitamin C, magnesium, and zinc. It is sold as a whole style squash in a single case weighing 40 lb., suitable for various culinary uses and menu additions.

Product Specifications

Quantity: 1/Case

Shipping Weight: 40 lb.

Color: Green

Package Size: 40 lb.

Perishable Type: Refrigerated Foods

Style: Whole

Type: Squash

Whole green chayote squash

Light green skin and bright white, green-tinted flesh

Mild flavor similar to summer squash

Can be eaten raw, sauteed, roasted, or spiralized

Ships refrigerated