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The nutritional value of this product is also associated with the presence of easily digestible carbohydrates in the pulp of greens (unripe fruits). In young zucchini, about 2-2.5% of sugars, 5-6% of dry matter. As the fruit matures, the amount of sugars increases, but the amount of carotene also increases markedly. According to the content of this substance, mature yellow-fruited zucchini are ahead of carrots. In addition, there are a lot of antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin in the skin of such yellow zucchini. But since the skin of the "old" fruits becomes coarser and becomes unusable, young yellow zucchini are chosen for healthy food.
