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Cucumbers
Inventory, 40 lbs : 41.12
This item was last sold on : 11/30/23
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 |
| 264 Fresco (Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Pokewan (Del Mar) | San Diego CA | 858-847-2881 |
| Viejas Casino Ginger Noodle | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Kitchens for Good (SD) | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
| Qero | Encinitas CA | Chris 702-334-8845 |
| Belmont Park Draft | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Monarch School | San Diego CA | 619-651-6604 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
| College Cuisine-Pi Beta Phi | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| Tavern at the Beach | San Diego CA | 858-272-6066 |
| Civico 1845 | San Diego CA | 574-210-4025 |
| Kettner Exchange Bar | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| Pizza Cassette | San Diego CA | 802-310-5601 |
| Farm Fresh Meals | Vista CA | 760-707-2383 |
| Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| Capri Blu 2020 | San Diego CA | 858-673-5100 |
| Yummy Sushi | Coronado CA | 619-435-2771 |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Craft and Commerce Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-0288 |
| Coronado Yacht Club | Coronado CA | 619-435-1848 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-761-1269 |
| One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Uprising Pizza | El Cajon CA | 619-928-3286 |
| The Mission NP | San Diego CA | 619-220-8992 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| SandBox Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-272-7263 |
| Barrel Republic Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 619-204-5945 |
| Harumama Sushi & Ramen (Ocean Beach) | San Diego CA | 858-886-9909 |
| Mariahs Westwind Restaurant | San Marcos CA | 760-736-8108 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 951-764-0605 |
| Village Pizzaria | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Scrimshaw Coffee | San Diego CA | 951-663-2207 |
| Q&A Oyster Bar & Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 858-245-3780 |
| Adobo House | San Diego CA | 619-990-8340 |
| Kettle and Stone | San Diego CA | 619-326-8505 |
| Nectarine Grove Bakehouse | Del Mar CA | 858-925-7357 |
| Pendry SD (Lionfish Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Urbn Pizza Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
| Roots Craft Juice | Oceanside CA | 760-708-8859 |
| Zizikis | San Diego CA | 972-567-2396 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Rosemary Trattoria | Coronado CA | 619-669-8435 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
| Portside Pier (Ketch Tasting Deck) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| El Sueno | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Giaola | Carlsbad CA | 858-266-9303 |
| Ahipoki Bowl San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-955-8811 |
| The Wise Ox - Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 619-851-0672 |
| Bayhill Tavern | San Diego CA | 858-288-6923 |
| Sushi Freak-Middle Town | San Diego CA | 619-296-2500 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Bang Bang | San Diego CA | 619-382-8938 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
| Vagabond Sportfishing Inc. | San Diego CA | 619-993-9575 |
| Sheldons Service Station | La Mesa CA | 619-741-8577 |
| Milk Organics | Vista CA | 760-504-8019 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Sushi Ota 2021 | San Diego CA | 858-270-5047 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| Park 101 | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-2217 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Casero Taqueria | Carlsbad CA | 760-533-4997 |
| You & Yours Distilling Co. | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| Starlite Bar | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| A & M catering | San Diego CA | 206-802-8320 |
| Primal Balance Nutrition LLC | San Marcos CA | 760-822-2904 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| UCSD Revelle Catering | La Jolla CA | (858) 822-1208 |
| Harney Sushi | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Ju-Ichi | San Diego CA | 619-800-2203 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Green Acres Campus | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
| Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
| Le Papagayo (Encinitas) Bar | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-717-5899 |
| Wolfies Carousel Bar | San Diego CA | 909-477-1291 |
| Nomad Donuts | San Diego CA | 619-431-5000 |
| Harumama Noodles & Buns (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5737 |
| Carolines Seaside Cafe Bar | La Jolla CA | 858-202-0569 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
| Whiskey Girl | San Diego CA | 619-236-1616 |
| Botanica (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-310-6320 |
| Understory | San Diego CA | 516-507-0101 |
| We Olive La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-551-8250 |
| Hawaiian Fresh Seafood | San Diego CA | 858-299-8862 |
| Wonderland Ocean Pub | San Diego CA | 619-255-3358 |
| Village Pizzeria Bay Side | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Peace Pies | San Diego CA | 619-618-6960 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-840-7000 |
| La Dona (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-352-8134 |
| Joya Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-5979 |
| Herb & Sea (Bar) | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery - Pub 980 | Vista CA | 760-420-7764 |
| Armonia LLC | San Diego CA | 619-724-7210 |
| The Handmade Chef Meal Prep Co. | San Diego CA | 619-368-3705 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| Seneca Bar | San Diego CA | 619-588-2411 |
| Spill the Beans (Seaport) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| Papalo | San Diego CA | 619-886-3034 |
| Graze | San Diego CA | 619-839-9852 |
| Southwestern Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-0438 |
| San Diego Freedom Ranch | Campo CA | 619-478-5696 |
| Huntress (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| Cantina Mayahuel | San Diego CA | 619-283-6292 |
| UCSD La Jolla (Pritikin Intensive) | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Belmont Park Cannonball | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| El Pueblo Mex Carmel Valley, Inc. | San Diego CA | 858-925-7129 |
| Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Carte Hotel (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
| Madam Bonnies - Bar | San Diego CA | 619-432-1383 |
| The Loma Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
| Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-339-6438 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-255-8864 |
| OB Noodle House Bar 1502 | San Diego CA | 619-255-9858 |
| Margaritaville Hotel SD (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-819-9500 |
| Cardellino (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-722-3398 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Single Fin Surf Grill | San Diego CA | 619-948-7873 |
| Raglan Public House | San Diego CA | 619-794-2304 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-723-8183 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 619-808-4087 |
| Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Green Acres Campus Bar | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Tap Room Beer Co. | San Diego CA | 619-539-7738 |
| Craft House Fashion Valley | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Harumama (Little Italy) | San Diego CA | 619-269-7122 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Monarch School (Nutrition Lab) | San Diego CA | 619-804-1766 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Prey Brewing Company | Vista CA | 7608224226 |
| Criscito Pizza | San Diego CA | 760-331-9638 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Brigantine Escondido Bar | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Vogue Tavern | Chula Vista CA | 619-371-3322 |
| Darshan Bakery (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 858-925-7223 |
| Hilton Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-543-9000 |
| Mikami | San Diego CA | 619-780-0974 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza | Oceanside CA | 760-310-1535 |
| Izakaya Maize/Rabih Sus | La Mesa CA | 619-395-6383 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Coco Maya by Miss Bs - Bar | San Diego CA | 858-245-3780 |
| Madam Bonnies | San Diego CA | 619-432-1383 |
| Fish Guts | San Diego CA | 619-888-0081 |
| Mavericks Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-999-0348 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-487-1134 |
| Cucina Urbana (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-232-7808 |
| Monarch | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Sushi Kami | San Diego CA | 858-451-7799 |
| Thai One On | Carlsbad CA | 760-500-8674 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Pacific Coast Spirits Bar | Oceanside CA | 925-381-5392 |
| AC Hotel by Marriott SD - Techo Beso | San Diego CA | 248-703-3310 |
| Smoking Gun (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Hotel Indigo | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| The Tavern Bar | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
| Harumama Noodles & Buns (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 858-886-9909 |
| Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
| Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
| Cardellino | San Diego CA | 619-722-3398 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| Il Giardino di Lilli | La Jolla CA | 619-467-9897 |
| Herb & Wood Bar | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| The Lion Share Bar | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0323 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| False Idol | San Diego CA | 619-269-2202 |
| Swan Bar | San Diego CA | 619-363-2337 |
| The Shout House | San Diego CA | 619-231-6700 |
| The Cork and Craft | San Diego CA | 858-618-2463 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Marriott Courtyard Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-260-8500 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado Bar | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Surf Side Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
| Urbana Mexican Gastronomy | San Diego CA | 949-413-3352 |
| Rancho Valencia Spa | Del Mar CA | 858-759-6490 |
| Maya Moon Collective | San Diego CA | 775-225-8649 |
| Sisters Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-228-6822 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Barrio Star | San Diego CA | 619-501-7827 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Ironside Bar Inc. | San Diego CA | 619-269-3033 |
| Birds Eye (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 513-549-0974 |
| The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar | Oceanside CA | 442-266-2781 |
| My Yard Live | San Marcos CA | 619-339-1686 |
| El Pueblo Mex | Del Mar CA | 858-523-9831 |
| The Promiscuous Fork-La Jolla Blvd | La Jolla CA | 858-776-3246 |
| Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | San Diego CA | 619-754-4041 |
| Our Green Affair - HC | San Diego CA | 858-337-9196 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-684-0044 Fausto |
| Parkhouse Eatery | San Diego CA | 619 295 7275 |
| Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-759-5473 |
| Brigantine Corp | San Diego CA | 858 926 9644 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
| Lumi (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Fort Oak (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| The Spot 2021 | La Jolla CA | 958-459-0800 |
| Park & Rec | San Diego CA | 619-717-3925 |
| Brigantine Poway Bar | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Coco Maya by Miss Bs | San Diego CA | 858-245-3780 |
| Taproom Collective | San Diego CA | 760-518-4242 |
| Local Greens | Solana Beach CA | 858-504-0332 |
| Hive Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-218-4000 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| The Lab Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 619-861-8299 |
| Beach Terrance Inn | Carlsbad CA | 760-729-5951 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-277-9826 |
| Trust Restaurant (Bar) | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Sets Kitchen and Bar | San Marcos CA | 970-390-2148 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| The Remy | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| The Field Irish Pub & Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-232-9840 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Spirit of Adventure Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-454-9711 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-777-0700 |
| GreensPlease | Poway CA | 858-842-1001 |
| Siamo Napoli | San Diego CA | 619-300-4810 |
| Ridgeview Health Center | San Diego CA | 858-293-3950 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| Silver Gate Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-888-1214 |
| Mission+Garnet | San Diego CA | 858-361-0870 |
| The Seabird Resort | Oceanside CA | 951-704-9703 |
| Kitchens For Good | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
| AC Hotel by Marriott SD | San Diego CA | 248-703-3310 |
| Bottega Italiana-UTC | San Diego CA | 858-404-0799 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| Pete's Seafood and Sandwich | San Diego CA | 619-852-1493 |
| El Agave Restaurant & Tequileria | San Diego CA | 619-220-0692 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Redwing Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-8700 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Shake and Muddle | Chula Vista CA | 619-816-5429 |
| Viejas Casino Banquets | Alpine Ca | 619-295-3172 |
| Carnitas Snack Shack Harbor Dr. | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Groundswell Brewing | Chula Vista CA | |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| The Britannia Tearooms | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Rustic Root (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
| Monarch (Bar) | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
| Nostalgia Coffee Roasters | San Diego CA | 858-997-8574 |
| Darshan Bakery (Del Mar) | Del Mar CA | 858-925-7223 |
| The Corner Drafthouse | San Diego CA | 619-255-2631 |
| The Yellow Deli Vista | Vista CA | 760-631-1888 |
| Loving Hut | San Diego CA | 562-653-6111 |
| Nolita Hall - Bar | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Michele Coulon Dessertier | San Diego CA | 858-456-5098 |
| Our Green Affair | San Diego CA | 858-337-9196 |
| The Office | San Diego CA | 619-450-6632 |
| Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
| Oceanic Clairemont Mesa | San Diego CA | 619-780-0974 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| HiroNori Ramen | San Diego CA | 619-446-9876 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Cucumbers. One
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