What is Zapallo and why is there so much confusion with its names? The term Zapallo usually generates confusion, especially in Argentina, where it is used to refer to various varieties of pumpkins (Cucurbita spp.). Although it is often confused with pumpkin, Zapallo comprises a wider range of shapes and sizes. One of the most common is the Anco, elongated and orange Zapallo, while the Zapallo Cabutia (or kabocha) is spherical and green. Main var…
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What is Zapallo and why is there so much confusion with its names? The term Zapallo usually generates confusion, especially in Argentina, where it is used to refer to various varieties of pumpkins (Cucurbita spp.). Although it is often confused with pumpkin, Zapallo comprises a wider range of shapes and sizes. One of the most common is the Anco, elongated and orange Zapallo, while the Zapallo Cabutia (or kabocha) is spherical and green. Main var…