Cucumbers
Inventory, 40 lbs : 37.01
This item was last sold on : 04/19/24
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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Harumama Sushi & Ramen (Ocean Beach) | San Diego CA | 858-886-9909 |
The Lab Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 619-861-8299 |
Mimoza Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-228-9357 |
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
Sabi Juice | Chula Vista CA | 619-971-8545 |
Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
Harvest Kitchen (Corp Lunch) | San Marcos CA | 619-709-0938 |
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Mamas Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-233-6262 |
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Mariahs Westwind Restaurant | San Marcos CA | 760-736-8108 |
Alejandra's Cocina (Bar) | Carlsbad CA | 858-500-5075 |
Park & Rec | San Diego CA | 619-717-3925 |
Little Italy Pizzeria and Pasta | San Diego CA | 619-220-0025 |
JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
Green Acres Campus | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
Monarch School | San Diego CA | 619-804-1766 |
Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
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UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
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Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
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Scrimshaw Coffee | San Diego CA | 951-663-2207 |
La Dona (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-352-8134 |
Bang Bang | San Diego CA | |
The Corner Drafthouse | San Diego CA | 619-255-2631 |
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Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
Prey Brewing Company | Vista CA | 7608224226 |
The Remy | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
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Sushi Kami | San Diego CA | 858-451-7799 |
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Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
The Loma Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
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Bayhill Tavern | San Diego CA | 858-288-6923 |
Sushi Freak-Middle Town | San Diego CA | 619-296-2500 |
Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
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Monarch School (Main Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-651-6604 |
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The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-487-1134 |
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Blue Whale | La Jolla CA | 808-868-8639 |
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The Kitchen at Torrey View | San Diego CA | 702-489-2129 |
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Il Giardino di Lilli | La Jolla CA | 619-467-9897 |
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Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
Rustic Root (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
Wonderland Ocean Pub | San Diego CA | 619-255-3358 |
Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
Harumama Noodles & Buns (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 858-886-9909 |
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Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
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Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
Monarch (Bar) | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
Mister A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
Knotty Barrel- Rancho | San Diego CA | 858-484-8758 |
Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | San Diego CA | 619-754-4041 |
Kettle and Stone | San Diego CA | 619-326-8505 |
AC Hotel by Marriott SD - Techo Beso | San Diego CA | 248-703-3310 |
Mavericks Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-999-0348 |
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Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
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Botanica (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-310-6320 |
Peace Pies | San Diego CA | 619-618-6960 |
Stout Public House | San Diego CA | 619-702-7933 |
Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
Sheldons Service Station | La Mesa CA | 619-741-8577 |
Marriott Courtyard Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-260-8500 |
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Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
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The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
Churchill's Pub and Grille | San Marcos CA | 760-471-8773 |
Local Greens | Solana Beach CA | 858-504-0332 |
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SIE Culinary Management | San Diego CA | 858-964-8677 |
Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
Primal Balance Nutrition LLC | San Marcos CA | 760-822-2904 |
GreensPlease | Poway CA | 858-842-1001 |
Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
OB Noodle House Bar 1502 | San Diego CA | 619-255-9858 |
Side Bar | San Diego CA | 619-348-6138 |
Dough Momma | La Jolla CA | 858-346-6692 |
Herb & Sea (Bar) | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 858-774-3062 |
Fresh Sushi Catering | Carlsbad CA | 858-344-7098 |
Hawaiian Fresh Seafood | San Diego CA | 858-299-8862 |
BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-723-8183 |
El Sueno | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-6360 |
Nostalgia Coffee Roasters | San Diego CA | 858-997-8574 |
Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 619-808-4087 |
Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
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Sago | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
Miguel's 4S Ranch Bar | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
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Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
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Botanica | San Diego CA | 619-310-6320 |
Whiskey Girl | San Diego CA | 619-236-1616 |
Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
Coco Maya by Miss Bs | San Diego CA | 858-245-3780 |
Village Pizzeria Bay Side | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
Cantina Mayahuel | San Diego CA | 619-283-6292 |
Madam Bonnies | San Diego CA | 619-432-1383 |
Papalo | LA MESA CA | 619-886-3034 |
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HiroNori Ramen | San Diego CA | 619-446-9876 |
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The Seabird Resort | Oceanside CA | 951-704-9703 |
Harumama Noodles & Buns (Vista) | Vista CA | 858-886-9909 |
Fort Oak (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
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The Spot 2021 | La Jolla CA | 958-459-0800 |
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El Pueblo Mex | Del Mar CA | 858-523-9831 |
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Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
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The Tavern Bar | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
Harumama (Little Italy) | San Diego CA | 619-269-7122 |
Belching Beaver Brewery - Pub 980 | Vista CA | 760-420-7764 |
Cross Roots | San Diego CA | 858-245-1678 |
Smoking Gun (Spill the Beans) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
Compa Coffee Roasters | San Diego CA | 858-205-8048 |
Hilton Garden Inn - Homewood Suites San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-696-6300 |
Mikami | San Diego CA | 619-780-0974 |
Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
Pendry SD (Lionfish Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
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Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
The Britannia Tearooms | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
Smoking Gun (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
Hilton San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-231-4040 |
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The Office | San Diego CA | 619-450-6632 |
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Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-277-9826 |
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Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
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Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Cucumbers. One is easiest, three is harder.