Is it normal for yellow squash to have a greasy feel on the inside?

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Okay, I bought a small yellow squash from a grocery store today and when I was cutting it up little oily/slimy drops would come appear from the sides that were just cut. When I touched the oily looking substance my fingers felt greasy like I just rubbed baby oil in my fingers. It has a distinct smell that I can't really describe. I just started eating this type of squash but the couple times I have cut up this vegetable to cook I have never had this outcome. Can someone tell me what this is and if this is normal? I bought this from a Henry's market which is a grocery store that sells mostly organic foods and fruits and vegetables that are locally grown. I have no idea if this makes a difference but there you go! Thanks guys.

ANGEL · Accepted Answer

That isn't normal...the squash is spoiled.
I'd take it back & exchange it for another.

 The store may not be aware that the squash was rotten & I'm sure would make it up to you. They may not have taken good care of it in storage...which can hasten spoilage. It might not have been  stored at the proper cool temperature, or it may have been exposed to temperatures that were too cold.  The squash might have been placed next to produce that could have hastened spoilage. Apples, pears, & other ripening fruit release ethylene gas, which will hasten the decay of stored squash.

You have to be careful where you buy your produce because some places sell rotten foods.  Look at this
http://www.beyondchron.org/news/index.php?itemid=3879

Good luck!!!

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Is it normal for yellow squash to have a greasy feel on the inside?

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