The Italian squash is an even, deep forest green fruit, with a long cylindrical shape of approximately 18 cm in length.

The skin of the Italian pumpkin is very delicate and is prone to damage very easily, even its own leaves moving in the wind can cause scratches that leave marks. The flesh of the squash is creamy white and has a smooth but firm texture with few edible seeds.

Italian pumpkin is a low-calorie food, since almost 94% is water. This vegetable contains vitamin A, vitamin C and iron. It also has a good amount of potassium which can help with blood pressure control.