Butternut Squash
Our customers use butternut squash because of its natural sweetness, smooth texture, and strong nutritional profile. It is commonly processed into purees, soups, sauces, and baby foods, where its creamy consistency helps improve mouthfeel without the need for added fats or artificial thickeners. Its mild, slightly sweet flavor makes it versatile for both savory and sweet applications, while its bright orange color enhances visual appeal. Butternut squash is also rich in vitamins like A and C, as well as fiber, supporting health-focused marketing claims. In addition, it can be produced and stored in shelf-stable forms, making it practical for large-scale manufacturing and consistent product formulation.
Butternut Squash can be supplied as organic upon request
Botanical: Cucurbita moschata
A Modern Heirloom
The Brothers International
Quality Promise
Brothers International and its 4 divisions, Brothers Ingredients, Dennick Fruit Source, Hosh International and Food Partners, are trusted global importers of premium ingredients to major food and beverage manufacturers in North America. We deliver consistent quality and supply across every format the industry demands. Our Butternut Squash is sourced from the earth’s prime growing regions where farming expertise, climate and soil composition come together to produce Butternut Squash of exceptional caliber. All of our suppliers undergo a rigorous vetting process to ensure we work with only the highest-quality processors and can fully guarantee traceability, sustainability, and compliance with all international regulations.
Each of our divisions has a specialized operations team to manage shipments and coordinate with customers and suppliers. They work closely with our in-house customs team to ensure efficient clearance, and collaborate with the USDA and FDA to maintain full regulatory compliance. This ensures your ingredients move seamlessly through every stage of import, arriving on time and ready for production with complete confidence. With decades of sourcing expertise and a strong commitment to customer success, you can count on Brothers International to deliver the premium ingredients your products require.
Industry Glossery
A Reference Guide for Fruit Ingredient Terminology
Check out our glossary for a consolidated reference of commonly used terminology across the global fruit ingredient industry. It provides straightforward definitions and context for the language and concepts referenced throughout the industry.
