




Cucumbers
Inventory, 40 lbs : -5.43
This item was last sold on : 01/26/23
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.
Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-277-9826 |
Huntress (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-255-8864 |
Voltaire Beach House | San Diego CA | 858-213-7638 |
Black Raill Kitchen + Bar | Carlsbad CA | 619-454-9182 |
Joya Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-5979 |
Papalito | San Diego CA | 619-886-3034 |
Craft House | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
BeerFish | San Diego CA | 619-363-2337 |
Catalina Resources | San Diego CA | 619-297-9797 |
Bang Bang 2021 | San Diego CA | 619-382-8938 |
Birds Eye (Prep Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-780-0974 |
Vitality Tap - 1St Ave | San Diego CA | 619-237-7625 |
Pizza Cassette | San Diego CA | 802-310-5601 |
Hotel Del Coronado Store Room | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
Roots Craft Juice | Oceanside CA | 760-708-8859 |
Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
Monarch | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
Pour House | Oceanside CA | 760-730-5944 |
Mete Supper Club | San Diego CA | 619-549-9672 |
Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-840-7000 |
Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
Loving Hut | San Diego CA | 619-855-5674 |
Village Vino | San Diego CA | 619-546-8466 |
Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
SIE Culinary Management | San Diego CA | 858-964-8677 |
Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
Harvest Kitchen (Corp Lunch) | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
Yummy Sushi | Coronado CA | 619-435-2771 |
Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
Q&A Oyster Bar & Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 858-245-3780 |
4 The Love Of Lemons | San Diego CA | 760-613-1104 |
Village Pizzaria | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
Herb & Wood Bar | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
Leichtag Foundation | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6772 |
The Spot 2021 | La Jolla CA | 958-459-0800 |
La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-761-1269 |
The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
Rosemary Trattoria | Coronado CA | 619-669-8435 |
Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 619-808-4087 |
Royal Rooster | San Diego CA | 949-510-1379 |
Cardellino (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-722-3398 |
Cutwater Spirits (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
Parkhouse Eatery | San Diego CA | 619-295-7275 |
The Promiscuous Fork-La Jolla Blvd | La Jolla CA | 858-776-3246 |
Belmont Park Draft | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
The Tavern Bar | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
Shake and Muddle | Chula Vista CA | 619-816-5429 |
Harumama (Little Italy) | San Diego CA | 619-269-7122 |
Jujus Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-471-5342 |
Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
Zinque | San Diego CA | 559-281-2485 |
Understory | San Diego CA | 516-507-0101 |
The Shout House | San Diego CA | 619-231-6700 |
Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
Vivant Management | San Diego CA | 619-885-3718 |
You & Yours Distilling Co. | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
Sisters Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-228-6822 |
The Flower Pot Cafe and Bakery | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5453 |
Capri Blu 2020 | San Diego CA | 858-673-5100 |
Urbn Pizza Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
Healthy Creations-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-479-0500 |
Scrimshaw Coffee | San Diego CA | 951-663-2207 |
Secret Sister (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
Il Giardino di Lilli | La Jolla CA | 619-467-9897 |
Juniper & Ivy Bar | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
Brigantine Corp | San Diego CA | 858-926-9644 |
Zizikis | San Diego CA | 972-567-2396 |
Sheldons Service Station | La Mesa CA | 619-741-8577 |
619 Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-647-4409 |
Viejas Casino Ginger Noodle | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
Cross Roots | San Diego CA | 858-245-1678 |
The Lion Share Bar | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
Spill the Beans (Seaport) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
Lime in the Coconut | Chula Vista CA | 619-820-0961 |
Craft and Commerce Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-0288 |
Tap Room Beer Co. | San Diego CA | 619-539-7738 |
Redwing Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-8700 |
Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
Craft House Sky Deck | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
Village Pizzeria Bay Side | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
Moniker Coffee Company | San Diego CA | 541-450-2402 |
Camino Riviera Bar | San Diego CA | 619-685-3881 |
Harumama Noodles & Buns (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 858-886-9909 |
Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-717-5899 |
The Office | San Diego CA | 619-450-6632 |
Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
Whiskey Girl | San Diego CA | 619-236-1616 |
Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 |
Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
Harumama Teriyaki & Bao | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5737 |
Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
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Hilton Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-543-9000 |
The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza | Oceanside CA | 760-310-1535 |
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Birds Eye (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 513-549-0974 |
Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
Surf Side Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
The Cork and Craft | San Diego CA | 858-618-2463 |
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Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
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The Mission EV | San Diego CA | 619-232-7662 |
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Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0323 |
Oceanic Enterprises (Midway) | San Diego CA | 619-780-0974 |
Clara Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-470-9143 |
Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
Primal Balance Nutrition LLC | San Marcos CA | 760-822-2904 |
Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
Giaola | Carlsbad CA | 858-266-9303 |
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Pokewan (Del Mar) | San Diego CA | 858-847-2881 |
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GreensPlease | Poway CA | 858-842-1001 |
Civico 1845 | San Diego CA | 574-210-4025 |
Pacific Coast Spirits Bar | Oceanside CA | 925-381-5392 |
Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
Garbatella Osteria Bar | Chula Vista CA | 619-651-1185 |
Wolfies Carousel Bar | San Diego CA | 909-477-1291 |
Mikami | San Diego CA | 619-780-0974 |
Coco Maya by Miss Bs - Bar | San Diego CA | 858-245-3780 |
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Tavern at the Beach | San Diego CA | 858-272-6066 |
Storyhouse Spirits | San Diego CA | 801-949-5955 |
Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
San Diego Humane Society | San Diego CA | 619-299-7012 |
Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
Coronado Yacht Club | Coronado CA | 619-435-1848 |
Storyhouse Spirits Bar | San Diego CA | 801-949-5955 |
Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
Madam Bonnies - Bar | San Diego CA | 619-432-1383 |
Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
MRKT Space - La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-500-7484 |
Cantina Mayahuel | San Diego CA | 619-283-6292 |
Marys Gourmet Salads | La Jolla CA | 858-925-4690 |
Kettner Exchange Bar | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
Park 101 | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-2217 |
Marriott Courtyard Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-260-8500 |
Crudo Cevicheria & Oyster Bar | San Diego CA | 619-313-9127 |
Ridgeview Health Center | San Diego CA | 858-293-3950 |
Ulivo | San Diego CA | 619-962-7345 |
OB Noodle House Bar 1502 | San Diego CA | 619-255-9858 |
Sets Kitchen and Bar | San Marcos CA | 970-390-2148 |
Marriott Courtyard - Broadway | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
The Mission NP | San Diego CA | 619-220-8992 |
Milk Organics | Vista CA | 760-504-8019 |
Sovereign Thai Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-887-2000 |
Herb & Sea (Bar) | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-723-8183 |
Izakaya Maize/Rabih Sus | La Mesa CA | 619-395-6383 |
Hane | San Diego CA | 619-339-6438 |
The Loma Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
Sushi Kami | San Diego CA | 858-451-7799 |
Urbana Mexican Gastronomy | San Diego CA | 949-413-3352 |
Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | San Diego CA | 619-754-4041 |
Sushi Freak-Middle Town | San Diego CA | 619-296-2500 |
Chefs SD | San Diego CA | 619-800-3860 |
Belmont Park Cannonball | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
Seneca Bar | San Diego CA | 619-588-2411 |
Fish Market Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-232-3474 |
Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
Sushi Ota 2021 | San Diego CA | 858-270-5047 |
Belmont Park Entertainment | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
Shakespeare's Corner Shoppe & Afternoon Tea | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
Monarch School | San Diego CA | 619-651-6604 |
Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
Oside Kitchen Collaborative | Oceanside CA | 619-807-7161 |
Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
La Dona (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-352-8134 |
The Lab Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 619-861-8299 |
SandBox Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-272-7263 |
Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-684-0044 |
Belching Beaver Brewery - Pub 980 | Vista CA | 760-420-7764 |
JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
Open Gym-Working Class | San Diego CA | 619-865-3024 |
Harumama Sushi & Ramen (Ocean Beach) | San Diego CA | 858-886-9909 |
Ahipoki Bowl Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-317-1171 |
Portside Pier (Miguels) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
Wonderland Ocean Pub | San Diego CA | 619-255-3358 |
Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
Sandbar Sports Grill | Mission Beach CA | 858-488-1274 |
KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
Casero Taqueria | Carlsbad CA | 760-533-4997 |
My Yard Live | San Marcos CA | 619-339-1686 |
Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
ALCE 101 | Solana Beach CA | 619-885-8075 |
Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
Botanica (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-310-6320 |
Temaki | Encinitas CA | 702-489-2129 |
Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina | San Diego CA | 619-921-4206 |
InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
Mavericks Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-999-0348 |
Farm Fresh Meals | Vista CA | 760-707-2383 |
Le Papagayo (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
Pete's Seafood and Sandwich | San Diego CA | 619-852-1493 |
Barrel Republic Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 619-204-5945 |
Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-6360 |
Elixir Juice | La Jolla CA | 619-642-8456 |
HiroNori Ramen | San Diego CA | 619-446-9876 |
Cucina Urbana (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-232-7808 |
Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
Nomad Donuts | San Diego CA | 619-431-5000 |
Our Green Affair | San Diego CA | 858-337-9196 |
Fort Oak (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
Carnitas Snack Shack Harbor Dr. | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
Southwestern Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-0438 |
Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
Kettle and Stone | San Diego CA | 619-326-8505 |
Single Fin Surf Grill | San Diego CA | 619-948-7873 |
Cody's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
Las Tres Catrinas Restaurant Bar LLC | Chula Vista CA | 619-240-9133 |
Mariahs Westwind Restaurant | San Marcos CA | 760-736-8108 |
Hawaiian Fresh Seafood | San Diego CA | 858-299-8862 |
The Mission MB | San Diego CA | 858-488-9060 |
Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 858-774-3062 |
Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
Cupcakes Squared | San Diego CA | 619-226-3485 |
Rancho Valencia Spa | Del Mar CA | 858-759-6490 |
St. Paul's Senior Services | San Diego CA | 619-239-6900 |
LPM Master Tenant, LLC- Bottlecraft | San Diego CA | 619-522-6890 |
Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-777-0700 |
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Rare Society | San Diego CA | 619-501-6404 |
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Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
Miguel's Old Town Bar | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
Harney Sushi | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
Barrel Republic Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-795-0006 |
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Fish Market Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-755-2277 |
Local Greens | Solana Beach CA | 858-504-0332 |
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