In order to provide the best user experience, we had to abandon support for Internet Explorer versions prior to IE9. Upgrade your browser.

Article 2 (Sept 2017): North American Treat Mystifies Europeans

September 28, 2017
October through December are prime months for pumpkin pies -- a uniquely North American treat that puzzles Europeans.
 
In fact, expats routinely complain that finding cans of pumpkin in October and November is nearly impossible on the European continent.  According to The Guardian, Brits never really understood a vegetable-based pudding and pumpkin has never caught on.  In fact, in Europe, most expats end up substituting butternut squash or sweet potatoes for pumpkin.
 
Nonetheless, North Americans love their pumpkins and it does more than satisfy the taste buds.  It wins big time for its nutritional values.  A slice of pumpkin pie has up to three times the recommended daily value of beta-carotene plus the phytonutrients lutein and zeaxanthin.
 
The carotenoids in pumpkin neutralize harmful free radical molecules, while lutein and zeaxanthin are potent free radical scavengers, according to Rutgers University in Brunswick, N.J. A diet that includes these antioxidants may help prevent many of the diseases associated with aging, including heart disease and cancer.  Lutein and zeaxanthin are naturally found in the lenses of the eyes. Studies suggest that eating foods high in these compounds help block formation of cataracts and decrease the risk of macular degeneration.
              
Canned pumpkin has virtually the same nutritional value as fresh, and it's far less work to prepare. You can make a nutritious pumpkin pie from a can of pumpkin pie mix or two pies from a 16-ounce can of pumpkin (just add your own eggs, sugar, and spices. The recipe is on the can.)
              
Some tips about pie made from canned pumpkin:
  • If you find your pie cracks in the center or doesn't hold together well enough, your eggs are probably too small. Use three eggs instead of two.
  • To reduce the fat content of your pie (pumpkin itself has no fat) use fat-free canned milk.
  • If you use whipped cream as a topping, select fat-free whipped cream at the supermarket for a flavor that's still very good.
  • For more intense flavor from pumpkin pie mix, add a bit of extra spice and a tablespoon of brown sugar.
  • For more daring pie, put in three tablespoons of rum.

« Return To Articles
Quick Contact


Newsletter Signup

Join our email list and we will keep you informed of sales and promotions and other great deals!

Email Subscribe

Request Literature

Request our Electrical Contact, Carbon Brush, or Control Coil catalogs (via Mail).

Request Now
International: 856-762-0172
Domestic: 800-822-9190

Repco Quick Contact

If you do not see what you need, please let us know what it is and we''ll do our best to help you.

First name required.
Last name required.
Company required.
Valid email required.
Phone number required.
If you are looking for a quote, please include model & quantity in your comments!
Comment required.
Send your inquiry now and we will respond promptly.
Interest is in general information for pagename=articles/Article_2__Sept_2017___North_American_Treat_Mystifies_Europeans.
Please check the recaptcha box.

Site Search

OEM, Product, Repco ID #s or Terms