Cucumbers
Inventory, 40 lbs : 69.16
This item was last sold on : 07/25/24
Description/Taste
There are many different varieties of Cucumbers that can be divided into two different groups: pickling and slicing. Pickling cucumbers are smaller, can be oblong and short to long and cylindrical, and have thin, green skin which is ideal for pickling. Slicing cucumbers are large and cylindrical, averaging 15-20 centimeters in length, and have thick skin. The skin can be smooth or ribbed with small bumps and nodes depending on the variety. Slicing cucumbers are most commonly seen in the local market's produce section and can range in color from dark green, to yellow or white. The inner flesh is light green with pale, edible seeds and has a crisp, aqueous texture and mild floral and grassy flavor.
Seasons/Availability
Cucumbers are available year-round.
Current Facts
Cucumbers, botanically classified as Cucumis sativus, are technically a fruit and belong to the same family as zucchini, pumpkin, watermelon, and summer squash. Cucumbers are well-known around the world, and approximately 84 billion pounds are produced each year. The phrase "cool as a cucumber" is prevalent in American slang and is a direct reference to the soothing and cooling effects that Cucumbers have on body temperature when consumed.
Nutritional Value
Cucumbers are an excellent source of vitamins K, A, and C, folic acid, potassium, and silica, which is a trace mineral that helps strengthen connective tissue.
Applications
Cucumbers are commonly consumed raw. Slice cucumbers and add to salads or a crudité plate. Marinate Cucumbers in oil, vinegar, and spices and serve with sugar snap peas and mint leaves. Shred Cucumber into a cheesecloth and squeeze to remove as much moisture as possible and then mix with yogurt and dill for a tatziki sauce. It can also be sliced lengthwise, diced, and added to quinoa or bulgur wheat salad. Cucumbers pair well with mint, dill, tuna fish, chicken salad, tomatoes, green peppers, and onions. Cucumbers will keep for a few days when stored in the refrigerator. If only a portion of the Cucumber is used, wrap the remaining piece tightly in plastic and store in the refrigerator to prevent dehydration.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In France, Cucumbers were not only used for food but also for its anti-aging properties. King Louis XIV used Cucumbers to hydrate and nourish his skin. He valued them so much that he invented greenhouses to ensure he had a Cucumber supply all year long.
Geography/History
Cucumbers are believed to have originated in India over 10,000 years ago, where a wide range of Cucumbers and melons are still grown today. Cucumbers then spread to Europe and made their way to the US with the European colonists in the 1500s. Today, Cucumbers are grown all over the world and can be found in farmer markets, grocers, and specialty stores in the United States, Iran, Turkey, Russia, China, Spain, Mexico, Indonesia, and Egypt.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
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Juniper & Ivy Bar | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
The Kitchen at Torrey View | San Diego CA | 702-489-2129 |
Harumama (Little Italy) | San Diego CA | 619-269-7122 |
Qero | Encinitas CA | Chris 702-334-8845 |
Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
Pendry SD (Lionfish Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
Bica | San Diego CA | 619-669-5725 |
Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
The Cottage | La Jolla CA | 858-454-8408 |
Botanica (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-310-6320 |
Hilton Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-543-9000 |
Regency Twin Oaks | San Marcos CA | 909-325-6941 |
Sushi Freak-Middle Town | San Diego CA | 619-296-2500 |
The Islander (Bar) | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
Maya Moon Collective | San Diego CA | 775-225-8649 |
Pete's Seafood and Sandwich | San Diego CA | 619-852-1493 |
Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 951-764-0605 |
Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-255-8864 |
Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
Harumama Noodles & Buns (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 858-886-9909 |
Bayhill Tavern | San Diego CA | 858-288-6923 |
Fish Market Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-232-3474 |
RoVino Rotisserie + Wine | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
Smoking Gun (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
UCSD Health East campus | San Diego CA | 619-578-3373 |
Santo Placer Mexican Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-500-5655 |
Blue Ocean Sushi & Grill (UTC) | San Diego CA | 858-886-9909 |
Camino Riviera Bar | San Diego CA | 619-685-3881 |
Gilly's House of Cocktails | San Diego CA | 415-707-9219 |
Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
Kettner Exchange Bar | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
Civico 1845 | San Diego CA | 574-210-4025 |
San Diego Freedom Ranch | Campo CA | 619-478-5696 |
Darshan Bakery (Del Mar) | Del Mar CA | 858-925-7223 |
Coronado Yacht Club | Coronado CA | 619-435-1848 |
Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
Craft House Sky Deck | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
Le Coq | La Jolla CA | 858-427-1500 |
Nectarine Grove Bakehouse | Del Mar CA | 858-925-7357 |
Fish & Things Poke Bar | San Diego CA | 916-995-1555 |
DoubleTree By Hilton San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-881-6900 |
Pacific Coast Spirits Bar | Oceanside CA | 925-381-5392 |
Kettle and Stone | San Diego CA | 619-326-8505 |
Cove House | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0034 |
L Orangerie | Coronado CA | 619-571-3367 |
Manhattan of La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0700 |
Thai One On | Carlsbad CA | 760-500-8674 |
Lumi (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
Cucina Urbana (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-232-7808 |
Spirit of Adventure Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-454-9711 |
Menya Ultra (La Jolla) | San Diego CA | 619-632-2704 |
Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
Birds Eye (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 513-549-0974 |
Carolines Seaside Cafe Bar | La Jolla CA | 858-202-0569 |
Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-277-9826 |
AC Hotel by Marriott SD - Techo Beso | San Diego CA | 248-703-3310 |
The Tavern Bar | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
El Pueblo Mex Carmel Valley, Inc. | San Diego CA | 858-925-7129 |
El Sueno | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-487-1134 |
Portside Pier (Ketch Tasting Deck) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
Single Fin Surf Grill | San Diego CA | 619-948-7873 |
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Carte Hotel (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
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Parkhouse Eatery | San Diego CA | 619 295 7275 |
Miguel's Cocina Coronado Bar | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
Urbn Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
Amalfi Gourmet LLC | San Diego CA | 619-379-3099 |
Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
Pizzeria Luigi | San Diego CA | 610-539-7025 |
Menya Ultra (Clairemont) | San Diego CA | 858-333-0256 |
Beach Terrance Inn | Carlsbad CA | 760-729-5951 |
OB Noodle House Bar 1502 | San Diego CA | 619-255-9858 |
Mavericks Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-999-0348 |
Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
Wormwood (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
Local Greens | Solana Beach CA | 858-504-0332 |
Tavern at the Beach | San Diego CA | 858-272-6066 |
insideOUT (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-793-9221 |
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Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
Brigantine Imperial Beach Bar | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
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The Loma Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
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Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
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The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
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Taproom Collective | San Diego CA | 760-518-4242 |
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
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Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
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Carolines Seaside Cafe | La Jolla CA | 619-646-1481 |
Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
Huntress | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
Coasterra | San Diego CA | 619-814-1300 |
Portside Pier (Miguels) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
The Remy | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
The Monsaraz | San Diego CA | 858-760-6228 |
Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
Monarch School | San Diego CA | 619-804-1766 |
Marriott Courtyard Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-260-8500 |
Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
Hasta Manana Cantina | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-723-8183 |
Herb & Sea (Bar) | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
Milk Organics | Vista CA | 760-504-8019 |
Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
Hane | San Diego CA | 619-339-6438 |
Whiskey Girl | San Diego CA | 619-236-1616 |
Invigatorium | San Diego CA | 855-634-7664 |
Cardellino (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-722-3398 |
Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
Craft and Commerce Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-0288 |
Belching Beaver Brewery - Pub 980 | Vista CA | 760-420-7764 |
Primal Balance Nutrition LLC | Vista CA | 818-259-0995 |
Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
Sago | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-759-5473 |
Redwing Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-8700 |
Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
Portside Pier (TopSail) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
Blue Whale | La Jolla CA | 808-868-8639 |
Pitchers | San Diego CA | 858-472-1251 |
Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-840-7000 |
The Office | San Diego CA | 619-450-6632 |
Poseidon on the Beach | Del Mar CA | 858-755-9345 |
Miguel's 4S Ranch Bar | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
Pendry SD (5th & Rose) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
SandBox Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-272-7263 |
Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-944-1631 |
La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
Pizza Cassette | San Diego CA | 802-310-5601 |
Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
Nick & G's Restaurant | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-771-1871 |
Village Pizzeria Bay Side | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
Fresco Cocina | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
Elks Lodge 2698 -Donation | Lakeside CA | 619-390-4949 |
Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
Prey Brewing Company | Vista CA | 760-822-4226 |
Craft House Fashion Valley | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
The Tin Scoop Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-310-5303 |
Pokewan (Del Mar) | San Diego CA | 858-847-2881 |
Sushi Kami | San Diego CA | 858-451-7799 |
Village Pizzaria | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
Mister A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
Monarch School (Nutrition Lab) | San Diego CA | 619-804-1766 |
Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | San Diego CA | 619-754-4041 |
Fish Guts | San Diego CA | 619-888-0081 |
4 The Love Of Lemons | San Diego CA | 760-613-1104 |
Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 619-808-4087 |
Special Order | San Diego CA | 619-876-4070 |
The Switchboard Restaurant 2024 | Oceanside CA | 760-279-6300 |
The Seabird Resort | Oceanside CA | 951-704-9703 |
KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
Le Papagayo (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0323 |
Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 619-795-9135 |
Harney Sushi | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
Boujiemana | San Diego CA | 415-710-0510 |
Smoking Gun (Spill the Beans) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
Urbana Mexican Gastronomy | San Diego CA | 949-413-3352 |
Giaola | Carlsbad CA | 858-266-9303 |
Il Giardino di Lilli | La Jolla CA | 619-467-9897 |
Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-761-1269 |
The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza | Oceanside CA | 760-310-1535 |
Michele Coulon Dessertier | San Diego CA | 858-456-5098 |
Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-684-0044 Fausto |
The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
Fresh Sushi Catering | Carlsbad CA | 858-344-7098 |
San Diego Humane Society | San Diego CA | 619-299-7012 |
Southwestern Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-0438 |
Joya Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-5979 |
Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
Sabi Juice | Chula Vista CA | 619-971-8545 |
The Field Irish Pub & Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-232-9840 |
Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
264 Fresco (Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
Hilton San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-231-4040 |
The Britannia Tearooms | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
GreensPlease | Poway CA | 858-842-1001 |
Spill the Beans (Seaport) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
Crafted @ Minerva's Cafe | La Jolla CA | 858-699-4129 |
The Mission NP | San Diego CA | 619-220-8992 |
Manna | Encinitas CA | 510-366-3057 |
Criscito Pizza | San Diego CA | 760-331-9638 |
Papalo | LA MESA CA | 619-886-3034 |
Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
El Pueblo Mex | Del Mar CA | 858-523-9831 |
Compa Coffee Roasters | San Diego CA | 858-205-8048 |
Harney Poway Sushi | Poway CA | 760-533-0051 |
My Five Star Chef | La Jolla CA | 619-890-1159 |
Rustic Root (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
Peace Pies | San Diego CA | 619-618-6960 |
Rancho Valencia Spa | Del Mar CA | 858-759-6490 |
Q&A Oyster Bar & Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 858-245-3780 |
Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
Farm Fresh Meals | Vista CA | 760-707-2383 |
Nolita Hall - Bar | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
Don Pietro | San Diego CA | 619-255-7205 |
Nomad Donuts | San Diego CA | 619-431-5000 |
The Lab Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 619-861-8299 |
JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
Brigantine Escondido Bar | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
Park & Rec | San Diego CA | 619-717-3925 |
Sushi Ota 2021 | San Diego CA | 858-270-5047 |
The Common Grounds | San Diego CA | 714-317-7072 |
Sensations Salud | San Diego CA | 619-933-3489 |
Sheldons Service Station | La Mesa CA | 619-741-8577 |
Common Stock | San Diego CA | 619-310-5298 |
Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019 | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
Residence Inn Downtown Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-487-1200 |
Mamas Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-233-6262 |
Understory | San Diego CA | 516-507-0101 |
Mikami | San Diego CA | 619-780-0974 |
Bar Same Same (Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-470-9143 |
Healthy Creations-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-479-0500 |
Little Italy Pizzeria and Pasta | San Diego CA | 619-220-0025 |
Herb & Wood Bar | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
Shake and Muddle | Chula Vista CA | 619-816-5429 |
Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
Huntress (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
Cantina Mayahuel | San Diego CA | 619-283-6292 |
Miguel's Old Town Bar | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
Seneca Bar | San Diego CA | 619-588-2411 |
Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
Vagabond Sportfishing Inc. | San Diego CA | 619-993-9575 |
Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
Harumama Noodles & Buns (Vista) | Vista CA | 858-886-9909 |
Word of Mouth Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-705-3752 |
Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
We Olive La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-551-8250 |
Cutwater Spirits (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
Harumama Sushi & Ramen (Ocean Beach) | San Diego CA | 858-886-9909 |
HiroNori Ramen | San Diego CA | 619-446-9876 |
Secret Sister (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
Casero Taqueria | Carlsbad CA | 760-533-4997 |
The Kitchen at MCASD | La Jolla CA | 619-894-2051 |
Brigantine Poway Bar | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
Wonderland Ocean Pub | San Diego CA | 619-255-3358 |
Urbn Pizza Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
Harvest Kitchen (Corp Lunch) | San Marcos CA | 619-709-0938 |
Menya Ultra (Mira Mesa) | San Diego CA | 619-889-4566 |
Fernside | San Diego CA | 619-398-5156 |
Side Bar | San Diego CA | 619-348-6138 |
Jalisco Cantina | Carlsbad CA | 619-204-5945 |
Silver Gate Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-888-1214 |
The Hop Stop | Poway CA | 858-859-2669 |
Tap Room Beer Co. | San Diego CA | 619-539-7738 |
Rosemary Trattoria | Coronado CA | 619-669-8435 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Cucumbers. One is easiest, three is harder.