Michigan’s Favorite Pumpkin Products Revealed

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Article courtesy of QR Code Generator.

• Michigan’s most loved pumpkin product is pumpkin pie, averaging 13,909 searches a month

• Pumpkin bread is the second most popular, while pumpkin roll is third

• More than 1,000 pumpkin-related searches were analyzed to reveal the state’s top 5 favorites

A new study, perfect for the cozy fall season, reveals the pumpkin products Michigan residents search for the most.

Experts at QR Code Generator analyzed Google search data for 1,170 unique keywords, identifying the most popular pumpkin-related search in Michigan. Pumpkin products included items like “pumpkin pie” and “pumpkin spice latte,” while search terms included phrases such as “best recipe” and “where to buy .”

Michigan’s favorite pumpkin products

Pumpkin pie

Pumpkin pie has an average of 13,909 monthly searches.

Traditionally served after Thanksgiving dinner, pumpkin pie is a harvest-time tradition in many American households. Puréed pumpkin is cooked and mixed with eggs, evaporated milk, sugar, and spices before being baked in a single pie shell. Both canned and fresh pumpkin can be used, with the variety known as “sugar pumpkins” being the most popular fresh option.

Pumpkin bread

Pumpkin bread averages 6,471 searches each month.

Like banana bread, pumpkin bread is a type of moist quick bread using fresh or canned pumpkin. It is usually baked in a rectangular loaf pan and can include a range of additions such as walnuts, raisins, or chocolate chips.

Pumpkin roll

Pumpkin roll has an average of 4,262 monthly searches in the state.

The fall version of a Swiss roll, a pumpkin roll consists of a thin, spiced pumpkin cake, rolled up like a pinwheel and filled with a sweet cream cheese frosting. Rolling the cake while it’s hot and letting it cool in a swirl shape will ensure that the pumpkin roll remains split-free.

Pumpkin muffins

Pumpkin muffins have a monthly average of 3,734 searches.

These muffins are extremely versatile and can be made plain for a quick breakfast option or covered in icing for a delicious, sweet treat. The pumpkin flavor, combined with spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, makes a perfect fall snack or dessert.

Pumpkin cookies

Pumpkin cookies average 3,184 searches per month.

Soft and chewy, pumpkin cookies are another delicious and versatile fall option. They can be kept plain to let the pumpkin spices shine through or spruced up with additions like chocolate chips. They can also be cut into different shapes, such as actual pumpkins or ghosts, making them great for Halloween.

Marc Porcar, CEO of QR Code Generator, commented on the findings: “With fall in full swing, pumpkins are everywhere, from pies and breads to lattes and soups. Yet each year in the U.S., over 1.3 billion pounds of pumpkins are sent to landfills. That’s a lot of food, nutrients, time and resources going to waste.

“Cooking with pumpkin is one of the simplest ways to cut that waste while harvesting all its benefits. Pumpkin is low in calories but rich in fiber, vitamins A, C, and E, minerals, and antioxidants, great for eye health, immunity, and skin.

“And beyond human consumption, there are creative ways we can use the whole pumpkin: donating them to farms for animal feed, composting, or using the flesh, seeds, and even skins in recipes. It’s a versatile ingredient with real health, environmental, and economic value. Whether you go sweet or savory, there are countless ways to enjoy your pumpkin without contributing more to the landfill.”

Methodology

Data was obtained from Google Keyword Planner.

First, a seed list of initial search terms was established based on terms related to pumpkin foods and drinks.

Then, the monthly average search volume for each term in each state was taken from Google Keyword Planner.

A full dataset, including search terms and individual state searches, is available on request.

Sources: https://www.newsweek.com/scientists-reveal-never-throw-halloween-pumpkins-1838697

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/pumpkin-nutrition-review