Ingredient

Butternut Squash Puree

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use butternut squash puree as a natural source of sweetness, color, and texture …

What it is

Butternut squash puree is made from cooked butternut squash that has been processed into a smooth consistency. Butternut squash is a type of winter squash, known for its hard rind, sweet flesh, and distinctive bell shape. It is typically grown in the United States and other temperate regions.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use butternut squash puree as a natural source of sweetness, color, and texture in food products. It is often found in soups, sauces, baked goods, and baby food, adding a mild, sweet, and slightly nutty flavor.

Health notes

Butternut squash puree is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA as a food ingredient. It is a source of vitamins and minerals, particularly vitamin A. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated squash and its components, but no specific health concerns are associated with its typical consumption in the US diet.

Allergen info

Butternut squash is not one of the nine major food allergens recognized by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Butternut Squash Puree

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Silver Spring Foods, Inc. Bookbinder's, Vegetarian Butternut Squash & Mushroom Soup Other Soups High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 81kcal 0.7Protein 6.0Fat 6.7Carbs CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY Campbell's Well Yes Soup Tomato Prepared Soups 49kcal 1.2Protein 1.6Fat 7.3Carbs Tomato Ketchup, Tomato Kraft Heinz Foods Company Tomato Ketchup, Tomato Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 88kcal 0Protein 0Fat 17.6Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Pasta Sauce, Butternut Squash Prepared Pasta & Pizza Sauces High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 88kcal 0.9Protein 4.0Fat 13.3Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Organic Soup, Tomato Basil Other Soups High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 90kcal 1.2Protein 6.1Fat 8.2Carbs Conagra Brands, Inc. Healthy Choice, Soup, Butternut Squash Canned Soup 44kcal 0.4Protein 0.9Fat 8.4Carbs Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Inc. Peach Mango Medley Fruit & Veggie Bars, Peach Mango Medley Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 91kcal 0Protein 0Fat 22.1Carbs Glencourt Inc. Butternut Squash Ravioli, Classics Frozen Dinners & Entrees 102kcal 3.5Protein 2.8Fat 16.5Carbs Autumn Squash Soup, Autumn Squash Sam's Club West Autumn Squash Soup, Autumn Squash Other Soups High in sodium — 34% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving 98kcal 1.2Protein 4.9Fat 12.2Carbs Barilla, Veggie Elbows Barilla G & R F.Lli S.P.A. Barilla, Veggie Elbows Pasta by Shape & Type 357kcal 12.5Protein 1.8Fat 73.2Carbs Pacific Foods of Oregon, Inc. Organic Vegetable Masala Stew Chili & Stew High in sodium — 25% DV per serving 75kcal 2.9Protein 0.8Fat 14.1Carbs Supervalu, Inc. Butternut Squash Bisque, Butternut Squash Other Soups High in sodium — 21% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving 126kcal 1.4Protein 8.1Fat 12.2Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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