The yellow pumpkin belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. The plant is an annual angiosperm and dikotyledon vine. Its fruit is almost spherical with a smooth outer surface, which is orange on the outside and has a yellow flesh on the inside. Yellow pumpkin is traditionally used in many local recipes.
The yellow pumpkin is an important source of vitaminsE and B6, thiamine, niacin, folic acid, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus, and a good source of dietary fiber, vitamins A and C, riboflavin, potassium, zinc and manganese.It is a low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium food. There are many health benefits of pumpkin such as lowering blood pressure, decreasing the incidence of prostate and colon cancer, promoting eye health, increasing fertility and strengthening the immune system.