Cucumbers
Inventory, 40 lbs : 34.18
This item was last sold on : 03/17/24
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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Madam Bonnies | San Diego CA | 619-432-1383 |
Sorority Cuisine - Gamma Phi Beta | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
Carte Hotel (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
Frankie's | Oceanside CA | 442-266-2270 |
Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
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Blue Whale | La Jolla CA | 808-868-8639 |
El Pueblo Mex | Del Mar CA | 858-523-9831 |
La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
Residence Inn Downtown Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-487-1200 |
Monarch School (Nutrition Lab) | San Diego CA | 619-804-1766 |
The Mission NP | San Diego CA | 619-220-8992 |
Craft House Fashion Valley | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
AC Hotel by Marriott SD | San Diego CA | 248-703-3310 |
Shake and Muddle | Chula Vista CA | 619-816-5429 |
Portside Pier (Miguels) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
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Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-840-7000 |
Groundswell Brewing | Chula Vista CA | 619-934-7676 |
Single Fin Surf Grill | San Diego CA | 619-948-7873 |
Bayhill Tavern | San Diego CA | 858-288-6923 |
Lime in the Coconut | Chula Vista CA | 619-820-0961 |
Wolfies Carousel Bar | San Diego CA | 909-477-1291 |
Nolita Hall - Bar | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
Rancho Valencia Spa | Del Mar CA | 858-759-6490 |
Portside Pier (Ketch Tasting Deck) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
Mamas Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-233-6262 |
Green Acres Campus | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
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The Office | San Diego CA | 619-450-6632 |
OB Noodle House Bar 1502 | San Diego CA | 619-255-9858 |
Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
Herb & Sea (Bar) | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
Harbor Breakfast | San Diego CA | 619-888-6586 |
Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
Giaola | Carlsbad CA | 858-266-9303 |
Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
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Farm Fresh Meals | Vista CA | 760-707-2383 |
Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
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The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Dining | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
Mavericks Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-999-0348 |
Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
Virtue Coffee & Juice | San Diego CA | 619-485-0485 |
The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-487-1134 |
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Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
Green Acres Campus Bar | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
Ranch Catering | San Diego CA | 858-491-9100 |
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Mariahs Westwind Restaurant | San Marcos CA | 760-736-8108 |
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The Shout House | San Diego CA | 619-231-6700 |
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AC Hotel by Marriott SD - Techo Beso | San Diego CA | 248-703-3310 |
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Harumama Sushi & Ramen (Ocean Beach) | San Diego CA | 858-886-9909 |
Sago | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
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Spill the Beans (Seaport) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
The Britannia Tearooms | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
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SB Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-350-3735 |
The Tavern Bar | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0323 |
Herb & Wood Bar | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
Fort Oak (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
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Smoking Gun (Spill the Beans) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
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The Spot 2021 | La Jolla CA | 958-459-0800 |
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Graze | San Diego CA | 619-839-9852 |
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Papalo | LA MESA CA | 619-886-3034 |
Our Green Affair - HC | San Diego CA | 858-337-9196 |
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Sabi Juice | Chula Vista CA | 619-971-8545 |
Vogue Tavern | Chula Vista CA | 619-371-3322 |
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Kaiserhof | San Diego CA | 619-224-0606 |
Coronado Yacht Club | Coronado CA | 619-435-1848 |
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Hotel La Jolla - Sea & Sky | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
Ridgeview Health Center | San Diego CA | 858-293-3950 |
Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 619-808-4087 |
Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019 | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
Village Pizzaria | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
Belching Beaver Brewery - Pub 980 | Vista CA | 760-420-7764 |
Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-777-0700 |
The Lab Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 619-861-8299 |
Coco Maya by Miss Bs - Bar | San Diego CA | 858-245-3780 |
Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
Pendry SD (Lionfish Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
Admirals Experience | San Diego CA | 619-800-3860 |
Invigatorium | San Diego CA | 855-634-7664 |
Miguel's 4S Ranch Bar | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
The Corner Drafthouse | San Diego CA | 619-255-2631 |
Rosemary Trattoria | Coronado CA | 619-669-8435 |
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
Coco Maya by Miss Bs | San Diego CA | 858-245-3780 |
Urbana Mexican Gastronomy | San Diego CA | 949-413-3352 |
Higher Grounds Coffee + Cafe | San Diego CA | 831-247-5395 |
Manna | Encinitas CA | 510-366-3057 |
Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
Craft House Sky Deck | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
Sushi Kami | San Diego CA | 858-451-7799 |
Park Commons - ARE | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
Redwing Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-8700 |
Understory | San Diego CA | 516-507-0101 |
Kitchens For Good | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
Kitchens for Good (SD) | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
Marriott Courtyard Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-260-8500 |
Village Pizzeria Bay Side | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
Mikami | San Diego CA | 619-780-0974 |
Fish Market Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-232-3474 |
Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 |
Miguel's Old Town Bar | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
Hawaiian Fresh Seafood | San Diego CA | 858-299-8862 |
Monarch (Bar) | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
Side Bar | San Diego CA | 619-348-6138 |
Local Greens | Solana Beach CA | 858-504-0332 |
Prey Brewing Company | Vista CA | 7608224226 |
Pete's Seafood and Sandwich | San Diego CA | 619-852-1493 |
Holsem Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
Criscito Pizza | San Diego CA | 760-331-9638 |
Wonderland Ocean Pub | San Diego CA | 619-255-3358 |
Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
Sushi Freak-Middle Town | San Diego CA | 619-296-2500 |
Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
Sheldons Service Station | La Mesa CA | 619-741-8577 |
Nomad Donuts | San Diego CA | 619-431-5000 |
Smoking Gun (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
Peace Pies (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 619-618-6960 |
The Loma Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
264 Fresco (Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
Sushi Ota 2021 | San Diego CA | 858-270-5047 |
Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
Harumama Noodles & Buns (Vista) | Vista CA | 858-886-9909 |
Nostalgia Coffee Roasters | San Diego CA | 858-997-8574 |
The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza | Oceanside CA | 760-310-1535 |
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HiroNori Ramen | San Diego CA | 619-446-9876 |
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Little Italy Pizzeria and Pasta | San Diego CA | 619-220-0025 |
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Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
El Sueno | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
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Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
Brigantine Poway Bar | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
Pizza Cassette | San Diego CA | 802-310-5601 |
Tavern at the Beach | San Diego CA | 858-272-6066 |
Urbn Pizza Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
Harumama Noodles & Buns (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5737 |
MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept | San Diego CA | 619-725-6478 |
The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
Cantina Mayahuel | San Diego CA | 619-283-6292 |
Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-277-9826 |
Toast Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
Casero Taqueria | Carlsbad CA | 760-533-4997 |
Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-723-8183 |
Mak Mak Organics | Oceanside CA | 858-740-4217 |
Our Green Affair | San Diego CA | 858-337-9196 |
Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
Barrel Republic Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 619-204-5945 |
Maya Moon Collective | San Diego CA | 775-225-8649 |
Miguel's Cocina Coronado Bar | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
The Kitchen at Torrey View | San Diego CA | 702-489-2129 |
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La Dona (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-352-8134 |
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Churchill's Pub and Grille | San Marcos CA | 760-471-8773 |
Fresh Sushi Catering | Carlsbad CA | 858-344-7098 |
Park 101 | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-2217 |
Joya Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-5979 |
Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
False Idol | San Diego CA | 619-269-2202 |
Rustic Root (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
Born & Raised (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
San Diego Freedom Ranch | Campo CA | 619-478-5696 |
Birds Eye (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 513-549-0974 |
Madam Bonnies - Bar | San Diego CA | 619-432-1383 |
Yummy Sushi | Coronado CA | 619-435-2771 |
Viejas Casino Ginger Noodle | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
Cutwater Spirits (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
Hilton Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-543-9000 |
My Chef | San Diego CA | 916-217-0049 |
Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
Michele Coulon Dessertier | San Diego CA | 858-456-5098 |
Viejas Casino Banquets | Alpine Ca | 619-295-3172 |
Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
Brigantine Escondido Bar | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
Amiga de la Vina | San Diego CA | 619-990-6124 |
Tahona (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
WNDR Museum San Diego | San Diego CA | 330-207-1858 |
El Pueblo Mex Carmel Valley, Inc. | San Diego CA | 858-925-7129 |
Harney Sushi | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
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Le Papagayo (Encinitas) Bar | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
Milk Organics | Vista CA | 760-504-8019 |
We Olive La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-551-8250 |
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Fish & Things Poke Bar | San Diego CA | 916-995-1555 |
Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina | San Diego CA | 619-921-4206 |
Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Cucumbers. One is easiest, three is harder.