Pumpkin Puree As An Alternative To The Carrot Salad

[somuch4food]

Pumpkin pie seems to be doing my gut a favor lately, mainly helping with constipation. I've replicated it enough time to be confident of its potency.

Pumpkin pie milk is also good alternative.

There's an article corrobating my experience:
Antioxidant, antibacterial and antiproliferative activities of pumpkin (cucurbit) peel and puree extracts - an in vitro study - PubMed

 

[not_James_Bond]

Wow, didn't know how much vitamin K is in pumpkin.

 

[Epik]

After reading this and finding out that pumpkin's fiber is mostly insoluble, I decided to give it a test. Cooked mushrooms and carrots have always stayed untouched by bacteria or mold in the fridge if left for a very long time. I opened a can of pumpkin puree and left some in the fridge. Sadly, after a couple of weeks, mold started to grow.

Anyone have any idea if there's a specific way you need to prepare pumpkin? Or does it just not pass the test?