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Cucumbers
Inventory, 40 lbs : 32.65
This item was last sold on : 12/04/23
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.
| Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
| Pizza Cassette | San Diego CA | 802-310-5601 |
| Raglan Public House | San Diego CA | 619-794-2304 |
| Craft and Commerce Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-0288 |
| Joya Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-5979 |
| AC Hotel by Marriott SD - Techo Beso | San Diego CA | 248-703-3310 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
| Belmont Park Cannonball | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0323 |
| Hive Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-218-4000 |
| Cucina Urbana (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-232-7808 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
| Sisters Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-228-6822 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Bottega Italiana-UTC | San Diego CA | 858-404-0799 |
| Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-255-8864 |
| Herb & Wood Bar | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Sushi Freak-Middle Town | San Diego CA | 619-296-2500 |
| Coco Maya by Miss Bs - Bar | San Diego CA | 858-245-3780 |
| Rustic Root (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado Bar | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Pokewan (Del Mar) | San Diego CA | 858-847-2881 |
| 264 Fresco (Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| The Remy | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Wolfies Carousel Bar | San Diego CA | 909-477-1291 |
| Monarch (Bar) | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| Tavern at the Beach | San Diego CA | 858-272-6066 |
| Parkhouse Eatery | San Diego CA | 619 295 7275 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
| Mavericks Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-999-0348 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| The Shout House | San Diego CA | 619-231-6700 |
| The Spot 2021 | La Jolla CA | 958-459-0800 |
| Our Green Affair | San Diego CA | 858-337-9196 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Fish Guts | San Diego CA | 619-888-0081 |
| Prey Brewing Company | Vista CA | 7608224226 |
| Barrel Republic Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 619-204-5945 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Mikami | San Diego CA | 619-780-0974 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-339-6438 |
| Surf Side Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
| Papalo | LA MESA CA | 619-886-3034 |
| The Tavern Bar | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Swan Bar | San Diego CA | 619-363-2337 |
| Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| College Cuisine-Pi Beta Phi | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Il Giardino di Lilli | La Jolla CA | 619-467-9897 |
| Carte Hotel (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
| Pete's Seafood and Sandwich | San Diego CA | 619-852-1493 |
| Viejas Casino Banquets | Alpine Ca | 619-295-3172 |
| My Yard Live | San Marcos CA | 619-339-1686 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Ridgeview Health Center | San Diego CA | 858-293-3950 |
| Armonia LLC | San Diego CA | 619-724-7210 |
| Local Greens | Solana Beach CA | 858-504-0332 |
| Ahipoki Bowl San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-955-8811 |
| Kitchens for Good (SD) | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
| The Office | San Diego CA | 619-450-6632 |
| Our Green Affair - HC | San Diego CA | 858-337-9196 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Redwing Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-8700 |
| Rancho Valencia Spa | Del Mar CA | 858-759-6490 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Carnitas Snack Shack Harbor Dr. | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| The Mission NP | San Diego CA | 619-220-8992 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-717-5899 |
| You & Yours Distilling Co. | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-684-0044 Fausto |
| Hotel Indigo | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | San Diego CA | 619-754-4041 |
| The Seabird Resort | Oceanside CA | 951-704-9703 |
| False Idol | San Diego CA | 619-269-2202 |
| Vagabond Sportfishing Inc. | San Diego CA | 619-993-9575 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
| UCSD Revelle Catering | La Jolla CA | (858) 822-1208 |
| Maya Moon Collective | San Diego CA | 775-225-8649 |
| Nomad Donuts | San Diego CA | 619-431-5000 |
| Adobo House | San Diego CA | 619-990-8340 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Criscito Pizza | San Diego CA | 760-331-9638 |
| Smoking Gun (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Loving Hut | San Diego CA | 562-653-6111 |
| Seneca Bar | San Diego CA | 619-588-2411 |
| Pendry SD (Lionfish Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Pacific Coast Spirits Bar | Oceanside CA | 925-381-5392 |
| The Yellow Deli Vista | Vista CA | 760-631-1888 |
| Harney Sushi | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| We Olive La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-551-8250 |
| Beach Terrance Inn | Carlsbad CA | 760-729-5951 |
| Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Sushi Kami | San Diego CA | 858-451-7799 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Southwestern Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-0438 |
| Huntress (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Green Acres Campus | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
| Darshan Bakery (Del Mar) | Del Mar CA | 858-925-7223 |
| Harumama (Little Italy) | San Diego CA | 619-269-7122 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| OB Noodle House Bar 1502 | San Diego CA | 619-255-9858 |
| Cardellino (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-722-3398 |
| Mariahs Westwind Restaurant | San Marcos CA | 760-736-8108 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
| Uprising Pizza | El Cajon CA | 619-928-3286 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-761-1269 |
| Barrio Star | San Diego CA | 619-501-7827 |
| Kitchens For Good | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Wonderland Ocean Pub | San Diego CA | 619-255-3358 |
| The Lion Share Bar | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Shake and Muddle | Chula Vista CA | 619-816-5429 |
| Starlite Bar | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| Siamo Napoli | San Diego CA | 619-300-4810 |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Craft House Fashion Valley | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Monarch | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Civico 1845 | San Diego CA | 574-210-4025 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery - Pub 980 | Vista CA | 760-420-7764 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 619-683-7787 |
| Oceanic Clairemont Mesa | San Diego CA | 619-780-0974 |
| Thai One On | Carlsbad CA | 760-500-8674 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Rosemary Trattoria | Coronado CA | 619-669-8435 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| Graze | San Diego CA | 619-839-9852 |
| Village Pizzeria Bay Side | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Qero | Encinitas CA | Chris 702-334-8845 |
| Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 619-808-4087 |
| Mission+Garnet | San Diego CA | 858-361-0870 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Coronado Yacht Club | Coronado CA | 619-435-1848 |
| Botanica (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-310-6320 |
| Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| The Cork and Craft | San Diego CA | 858-618-2463 |
| Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-840-7000 |
| Harumama Noodles & Buns (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5737 |
| Brigantine Corp | San Diego CA | 858 926 9644 |
| Giaola | Carlsbad CA | 858-266-9303 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| Kettle and Stone | San Diego CA | 619-326-8505 |
| AC Hotel by Marriott SD | San Diego CA | 248-703-3310 |
| Darshan Bakery (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 858-925-7223 |
| Sushi Ota 2021 | San Diego CA | 858-270-5047 |
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Margaritaville Hotel SD (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-819-9500 |
| Ju-Ichi | San Diego CA | 619-800-2203 |
| Urbn Pizza Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
| Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Harumama Sushi & Ramen (Ocean Beach) | San Diego CA | 858-886-9909 |
| Farm Fresh Meals | Vista CA | 760-707-2383 |
| Understory | San Diego CA | 516-507-0101 |
| Birds Eye (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 513-549-0974 |
| The Loma Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
| Sets Kitchen and Bar | San Marcos CA | 970-390-2148 |
| Marriott Courtyard Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-260-8500 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Bistro Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| The Britannia Tearooms | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
| Spill the Beans (Seaport) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Hilton Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-543-9000 |
| The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza | Oceanside CA | 760-310-1535 |
| El Sueno | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| The Promiscuous Fork-La Jolla Blvd | La Jolla CA | 858-776-3246 |
| Cardellino | San Diego CA | 619-722-3398 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Primal Balance Nutrition LLC | San Marcos CA | 760-822-2904 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-487-1134 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Park & Rec | San Diego CA | 619-717-3925 |
| Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Brigantine Poway Bar | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 951-764-0605 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Cantina Mayahuel | San Diego CA | 619-283-6292 |
| The Lab Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 619-861-8299 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| Yummy Sushi | Coronado CA | 619-435-2771 |
| Urbana Mexican Gastronomy | San Diego CA | 949-413-3352 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| The Corner Drafthouse | San Diego CA | 619-255-2631 |
| Milk Organics | Vista CA | 760-504-8019 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| Whiskey Girl | San Diego CA | 619-236-1616 |
| Village Pizzaria | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Michele Coulon Dessertier | San Diego CA | 858-456-5098 |
| El Agave Restaurant & Tequileria | San Diego CA | 619-220-0692 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| GreensPlease | Poway CA | 858-842-1001 |
| Belmont Park Draft | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Roots Craft Juice | Oceanside CA | 760-708-8859 |
| Bayhill Tavern | San Diego CA | 858-288-6923 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Portside Pier (Ketch Tasting Deck) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Storyhouse Spirits | San Diego CA | 801-949-5955 |
| Capri Blu 2020 | San Diego CA | 858-673-5100 |
| Herb & Sea (Bar) | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Zizikis | San Diego CA | 972-567-2396 |
| Harumama Noodles & Buns (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 858-886-9909 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| SandBox Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-272-7263 |
| A & M catering | San Diego CA | 206-802-8320 |
| Carolines Seaside Cafe Bar | La Jolla CA | 858-202-0569 |
| Scrimshaw Coffee | San Diego CA | 951-663-2207 |
| Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-759-5473 |
| Monarch School | San Diego CA | 619-651-6604 |
| Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
| One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Kettner Exchange Bar | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Q&A Oyster Bar & Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 858-245-3780 |
| El Pueblo Mex Carmel Valley, Inc. | San Diego CA | 858-925-7129 |
| Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-723-8183 |
| The Handmade Chef Meal Prep Co. | San Diego CA | 619-368-3705 |
| Izakaya Maize/Rabih Sus | La Mesa CA | 619-395-6383 |
| Peace Pies | San Diego CA | 619-618-6960 |
| Hawaiian Fresh Seafood | San Diego CA | 858-299-8862 |
| Fort Oak (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| The Wise Ox - Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 619-851-0672 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| Viejas Casino Ginger Noodle | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Silver Gate Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-888-1214 |
| El Pueblo Mex | Del Mar CA | 858-523-9831 |
| Cross Roots | San Diego CA | 858-245-1678 |
| Tap Room Beer Co. | San Diego CA | 619-539-7738 |
| Nostalgia Coffee Roasters | San Diego CA | 858-997-8574 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Coco Maya by Miss Bs | San Diego CA | 858-245-3780 |
| Nectarine Grove Bakehouse | Del Mar CA | 858-925-7357 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-277-9826 |
| Park 101 | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-2217 |
| Taproom Collective | San Diego CA | 760-518-4242 |
| La Dona (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-352-8134 |
| Green Acres Campus Bar | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
| Sheldons Service Station | La Mesa CA | 619-741-8577 |
| Lumi (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Brigantine Escondido Bar | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Casero Taqueria | Carlsbad CA | 760-533-4997 |
| HiroNori Ramen | San Diego CA | 619-446-9876 |
| Madam Bonnies - Bar | San Diego CA | 619-432-1383 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar | Oceanside CA | 442-266-2781 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Monarch School (Nutrition Lab) | San Diego CA | 619-804-1766 |
| Madam Bonnies | San Diego CA | 619-432-1383 |
| The Field Irish Pub & Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-232-9840 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| San Diego Freedom Ranch | Campo CA | 619-478-5696 |
| Le Papagayo (Encinitas) Bar | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Single Fin Surf Grill | San Diego CA | 619-948-7873 |
| The Guild Bar | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
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