Yellow Zucchinis are a long and slim variety of squash, named for its golden yellow outer skin. Their flavour and texture are at their most ideal when smaller and at five and a half inches in length or less.

Zucchini Yellow is very low in calories with one cup of sliced zucchini offering only about 19 calories. Yellow Zucchini also contains the antioxidant vitamin C and potassium which have been shown to be beneficial in promoting heart health and healthy blood pressure. Yellow zucchini can be used interchangeably in recipes that call for green zucchini as its flavor and texture are very similar to one another. It can be used in both raw and cooked applications and its skin is delicate enough that it need not be removed prior to use. Sliced Goldmine zucchini can be sautéed, steamed, roasted or braised.