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Spanish pumpkin in schools

La spanish pumpkin has a life beyond Halloween. Do you want to know what 5000 children have to do with the promotion of this food? Discover the possibilities of a versatile and ecological product whose potential we have not yet been able to appreciate. Keep reading and don't miss a thing!

 

It is not the first time we have discussed this vegetable in an article. However, this time we talk about her for her promotional campaign in schools. The fact that Halloween has passed is no excuse not to publicize the incredible virtues of the Spanish pumpkin. To present it to the public, different chefs, nutritionists and influencers bGarlic the motto:  "If you love me, give me pumpkins."

The campaign "Love K-labaza»Has been promoted by Spanish producers in addition to the Sakata seed company. It is also carried out in Portugal by the producers of this country. All of them have launched a contest in which five thousand children from fifteen different schools participated. Thus, all these students received a pumpkin from their land between the days 28 and October 29. They decorated them before taking them home to taste.

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Split Spanish pumpkin / Source: @ bia3consultores on Twitter

Virtues of the Spanish pumpkin

An advantage that pumpkin has is that even if you paint it, you can eat it later. Just wash it. What's more hold a long time without spoiling, which makes it an interesting idea to curb food waste. It is a very healthy food that contains a large amount of betacarotenos, Vitamin A y fiber. As if this were not enough, it also stands out for its versatility. Serves to prepare chips, hummus, bread…

The Spanish pumpkin is consumed mainly in creams. However, the drivers of Love K-labaza They claim that it has untapped potential due to its versatility. So they would like it to be as popular as the potato. This tuber is less healthy but it is completely installed in our society despite coming from America. From the newsroom we encourage you to experiment with the possibilities offered by a proximity product such as Spanish pumpkin.

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