Butternut Squash has smooth skin is very thin, light tan, firm, and is connected to a light brown, rough stem. The long neck of the Butternut Squash contains a solid orange, dense, and moist flesh and in the bulbous end, there is a small hollow seed cavity with stringy pulp and a few flat, cream-colored seeds. When cooked, the flesh of the Butternut Squash becomes tender and offers a mild squash flavor with sweet and nutty nuances.