Properties / Health Benefits of Cucumber

Cucumber Varieties / Season

Preparation / Storage of Cucumber

Cucumbers are not a good source of nutrients according to analysis. The most abundant nutrient is water.

A small amount of beta-carotene is found in the green skin, but once the cucumber is peeled, the amount is reduced almost to zero.

Similarly, cucumbers with skin have a higher nutritional content such as fiber and vitamin A, which can be lost when peeled.

However, it is associated with silicon. Hence its ability to provide elasticity to cells and act on the skin, hair, nails, etc.

Traditionally, it has been considered an excellent ally for the skin.

Its high water content reinforces some diuretic and laxative properties. It is a good ingredient for DIETS. (6 large slices or 8 small slices of raw cucumber with skin)

Calories 5 Protein insignificant amount Dietary fiber 1 gram Carbohydrates 1 gram Dietary fiber 0.4 mg Calcium 7 gm Vitamin A 70 IU Vitamin C 3 mg Iron insignificant amount

Cucumber is associated with the summer season. Its traditional season extends from June to September, although it is easy to find it year-round in the market.

A cucumber is of high quality when it is uniformly green, firm but easily breaks. Do not allow cucumbers to turn yellow.

Basically, there are three varieties: Short cucumber and pickling cucumber ("Spanish type"). These are small-fruited varieties (maximum length of 15 cm), with green skin and yellow or white stripes. They are used for fresh consumption or for pickling, in which case they are harvested smaller.

Medium long cucumber ("French type") similar to those produced in Almería

And long cucumber ("Dutch type"). Varieties whose fruits exceed 25 cm in length.

An easy trick is to soak cucumbers in saltwater. This removes some of the natural water content. Cucumbers release water and dilute salad dressings.

Cucumbers can last well in the refrigerator for about two weeks.

They should never be stored in a plastic bag, as it accelerates the ripening process. They also stay fresh in a glass container with cold water, inserted vertically by the stem.

This vegetable, due to its high water content, cannot be frozen, either whole or chopped, as it becomes soft and watery.