Zucchini is lean, petit and cylindrical with a smaller stem end. Its flavour is peppery and complex with grassy undertones. Cooking will mellow the flavour of zucchini. 

Zucchini is known for its high water content and is more than 95% water by weight. It also contains vitamin A and C as well as potassium, magnesium and folic acid.

Baby Green zucchini may be boiled, steamed, baked, sautéed, pickled, deep-fried, braised, grilled or roasted. Baby zucchini is so mild and tender that it can also be eaten raw.