Next up, it's time for the smell test. If your butternut squash gives off a pungent odor that's more like rotten eggs than sweet, nutty goodness, it's likely gone bad. And trust me, if it smells like a port-a-potty at a music festival, it's definitely time to toss it!
But what if it looks and smells fine, but you're still not sure? Well, here's a fun fact: butternut squash is a type of fruit (yes, really!), and like all fruits, it will eventually ripen and then over-ripen. So, if your squash is too soft or too sweet, it might be past its prime.
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Another way to check is to tap on the squash. A fresh butternut squash will have a hollow sound when you tap on it, while a bad one will sound more like a dull thud. And if you're feeling extra adventurous, you can even try the squeeze test - just be careful not to squeeze too hard, or you might end up with a squash explosion on your hands!
