Unit 5 Food and Drink  饮食— monologue (2/2)

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Most pumpkins weigh a few kilograms, but some have reached well over 450 kilograms. Pumpkin flowers are usually fertilized by bees. The insects carry pollen from the male to the female flowers. No fruit will grow if the female flower is not pollinated at the right time. Closely related squashes and gourds can also fertilize pumpkins. Pumpkin is used in pies, breads, cakes and other baked goods. Baked pumpkin seeds are also a kind of popular food. Pumpkin filling for pies is produced industrially. Pumpkins are very low in acid, unlike many fruits. For this reason, experts say it is not a good idea to can crushed pumpkin at home. Whole pumpkins, however, store well in cool, dark places for weeks.