Tag: Cucumber

Cucumbers act as a coolant for our stomach. The soluble fibre in cucumbers helps in slowing our digestion. Also, the high content of water in cucumber makes our stools soft, prevents constipation and keeps our bowel movements regular. Are cucumber good for upset stomach? Cucumber is also not a friendly snack for people with sensitive […]

Blood pressure regulation: With their generous potassium, magnesium, and fiber content, cucumbers help regulating blood pressure — both low blood pressure and high blood pressure. Dental health: The soft dietary fiber in cucumbers massages the teeth and gums, and the juice is also beneficial for the teeth and gums. What does cucumber water do to […]

As a member of the Cucurbitaceae family of plants, cucumbers contain high levels of bitter-tasting nutrients known as cucurbitacin. According to an article in the International Journal of Health Services, cucurbitacins may help prevent cancer by stopping cancer cells from reproducing. Is bitter cucumber healthy? Bitter cucumber has also been thought to improve the health […]

First, all you have to do is cut the end off a standard-sized American slicing cucumber. Then, rub that edge on the exposed cucumber flesh in circular motions until you see some white “milk,” or a clear foamy liquid, start to come out. It may drip down the sides, so keep a paper towel handy. […]

The same compounds bred out of wild cucumbers to curb the bitter taste have potential to treat cancer and diabetes. High-tech genomics and traditional Chinese medicine come together as researchers identify the genes responsible for the intense bitter taste of wild cucumbers. Is it OK to eat a cucumber that is bitter? With some careful […]

Rubbing the Ends This is one of the most popular and commonly used methods to remove the bitterness of cucumber. All you need to do is thinly cut off the last part of the stem or blossom end of the cucumber and with that piece rub the end of the cucumber in a circular motion. […]

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It is believed that rubbing the last part of the cucumber on the cucumber gives it its bitterness. (Cucumber Bitterness) It goes away and the cucumber becomes more tasty than before. But, some people say that doing this does not have any effect and the taste of cucumber remains the same as before. Are you […]

Salt Sprinkling Method Cut the cucumber into two halves lengthwise. Sprinkle some salt on both the halves from where they were cut open and rub them against each other. You will see the white foamy substance appearing on both the halves. Repeat the procedure two-three times before washing it off with water. How do you […]

There are several reasons why cucumbers can taste bitter or like metal. What it comes down to is it is the plant’s defense mechanism against being really stressed. Bitterness and metallic tastes come from the amount of cucurbitacins the plant gives off as it grows. Can cucumbers become toxic? Reactions to cucurbitacin include gastrointestinal upsets […]

4 According to another source, traces of essential oil, amino acids, pectins, starch, sugars, vitamin C, and curcurbita- cin are found in cucumbers. 5 Glycosides, steroids, flavonoids, carbohydrates, terpenoids, and tannins were identified in an aqueous extract of the cucumber fruit. Does cucumber contain chemicals? Pesticides in Cucumbers Out of 50 pesticides commonly used on […]

After strawberries, the “dirty dozen,” in order, are apples, nectarines, peaches, celery, grapes, cherries, spinach, tomatoes, sweet bell peppers, cherry tomatoes and cucumbers. Hot peppers and kale/collard greens also get a mention, but don’t make the “dirty dozen” list. Are cucumbers on the Clean 15 list? But mangoes and watermelons can get expensive, and they’re […]

Without enough water in the body the stool won’t soften or move smoothly through the digestive tract. Dehydration is the most common cause of constipation. You can add lemon or cucumber slices for extra flavor and refreshment. Is cucumber good for hard stool? Cucumbers are high in water and promote hydration. Staying hydrated can improve […]

Many recipes say to remove this part for two reasons – it adds to the overall water content of the dish and the seeds can affect the consistency of the dish of smoothness is important. Why do people remove seeds from cucumber? Why? Like tomato and pepper seeds, cucumber seeds add excess moisture to recipes […]

You may be able to purchase what you need at a local grocery store, and doing so is typically the easiest way to choose an organic cucumber as the produce will usually be clearly labeled as organic. Despite this, you can also purchase organic produce from farmer’s markets and local farms in your area. Do […]

Non-organic cucumbers were found to contain 69 types of pesticides in the 2013 EWG study. If you can’t find organic, peel the cucumbers because the waxes that are used to make them shiny also tend to hold onto chemical treatments. Does peeling cucumbers remove pesticides? Unfortunately, research shows that peeling alone is not enough to […]

Lay a growing cucumber onto one half of the mold, with the cuke inside the mold interior and the stem sticking out the hole in the top. Snap the other half of the mold on top, creating a 3-dimensional shape around the growing cucumber. Leave the mold hanging from the vine. Why do cucumbers grow […]

White Spine is a popular smooth white skin variety with small spines that brush off easily, oblong fruit to 15cm. Good flavour, very crispy, excellent eating. White Spine Cucumber grows best in fertile well drained soil receiving full sun. Improve soil with manures, compost or fertilisers before planting. Are white cucumbers good to eat? It’s […]

Powdery mildew appears as white powder spots on cucumber plant leaves. Some people describe its appearance as white mold. Spots may develop on the leaf surface, stems, and even flowers and fruits of plants. These spots gradually expand over a wide area of the leaves and branches. What are the first signs of powdery mildew? […]

Plant seeds 24 inches apart and about 1 inch deep. Alternatively, you can plant six to eight seeds in hills that are about 12 inches in diameter and spaced 4 to 6 feet apart. Thin the seedlings to three to four plants per hill. Can you plant cucumber seeds straight from a cucumber? In theory, […]