Kabocha Squash
Also listed as Japanese Pumpkin and Kabocha Pumpkin.
Produce
This is what the ingredient is.
Kabocha Squash is a sweet winter squash with dark green skin. Labels may say kabocha.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is roasted, steamed, or pureed.
Here is what food agencies say.
FDA produce labeling applies.
Here is what research has found.
Whole squash recalls are rare; cut squash can face pathogen risk.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Store cool and dry; refrigerate after cutting.
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.
v1.0Updated 9/23/2026