Discolored ring in squash
Our yellow squash has some brownish discoloration inside in a ring down that extends length-wise. Is this normal variation and safe to eat, or is this an indicator that the squash has gone bad?
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This can be one of two things: 1) If you bought this from a store the squash is a bit old. It own't hurt you as mentioned in one of the comments above it just isn't pretty. 2) If this is a fresh squash, if you had a heavy rain storm or a higher than normal concentration of smoke in the area (like forest fires) then it is possible for excess minerals to be deposited in the meat of some veggies (squash is among that list).
Either way it won't hurt you.
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Can you eat squash with mosaic virus?
Yes, you can eat squash and melons that are infected with mosaic virus. These viruses are not harmful to humans and do not cause the fruit to rot. Often the discoloration is only skin deep. In cases where fruit are severely distorted, the texture of the fruit may be affected and may not be desirable for eating.Can you eat squash with brown spots?
Halve the squash and seed it as you normally would, then use a sharp paring knife or a larger utility knife to cut away the soft or damaged spots. If mold has spread to the seed cavity or if the squash shows damage from animal pests, it should be discarded.How do you know when squash are bad?
When squash is rotten, it will have an unpleasant smell and spoil the surrounding vegetables. If it has a mushy or rubbery texture, it isn't good. If the exterior looks dry, peel it and discard it. If the interior looks dry or shriveled, it isn't good.How do you know when yellow squash goes bad?
If it has spots, is discolored or the color is very dull, it is going bad. If the flesh is soft and mushy, or appears very dry and is pulling away from the walls of the rind, the squash is rotten.3 Ways To Clean Cheap Jewellery💍 DIY Jewellery Cleaner | Fake Costume High Street Jewelry Cleaning
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Answer 2
Hi there I came across this post looking for something else and thought I would add my two cents as a farmer: the brown ring is a result of irregular watering as explained above, we have seen a lot of it this year in the South with our drought! The plants draws water up quickly after a period of dry weather and deposits minerals from the soil in the growth layer. Perfectly fine to eat!
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