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Make the most of fall baking and cooking and pick up a can of our editors favorite canned pumpkin.
Thats whereEatingWelleditors come in.
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We took the guesswork out of it by conducting an anonymous taste test of seven canned pumpkin purees.
After trying all the options, there was a clear winner for our editors.
Libbys 100% Pure Pumpkin is the best canned pumpkin to buyheres why.
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In fact, the color was a near identical match to the exterior of a pumpkin you might buy.
Libbys puree had a fresh, earthy scent, on the mellower side, that our testers found pleasant.
Meanwhile, the texture was right in the middle of the field.
Alex Loh
The puree was primarily smooth, with a few chunks in it for added texture.
We could see this puree mixing readily to make ourEasy Pumpkin Pie.
The flavor of the puree was mild, but the pumpkin notes were clear.
It had a slight sweetness and a little acidity.
One tester noted that the taste is just what you want!
Compared to others we tried, Libbys puree was also free of bitterness and didnt leave an unpleasant aftertaste.
So the next time youre craving something pumpkin-y, take our editors recommendation and grab a can of Libbys.
Our Taste Test
Alex Loh
For the test, all contenders had to be nationally available products.
We tasted the purees on their own so the pumpkin wasnt masked by any other flavors.
We made notes on the visual appearance, smell, texture and taste.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pumpkin puree is mashed cooked pumpkin.
The majority of canned pumpkin comes from Dickinson pumpkins, which are also called Dickinson squash.
A Dickinson pumpkin is tan with uniform, smooth skin, not like the pumpkins you might carve.
If the label on your canned pumpkin says 100% pumpkin, then its all pumpkin.
However, some companies may be using a mix of pumpkin and winter squash in their puree.
Pumpkin puree doesnt have any added seasonings or flavors, whereas pumpkin pie filling does.
Thats why pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie filling are not interchangeable.
Yes, canned pumpkin is healthy because pumpkin is packed withnutritional benefits.
The squash also contains vitamins A and C, which support eye health and immune health.
Pumpkin also has fiber and potassium, two nutrients that help our digestive system and blood pressure, respectively.
She has tested hundreds of products, from kitchen tools to foods like canned tuna and hot dogs.
For this article, testers included a registered dietitian and food editors.
