Cucumber Green [Ozone-Washed]

How We Pluckk The Best For You?

- Sourced from partner farms
- Ozone Washed to remove germs and extend shelf life
- Checked for color, uniform shape and size, tender texture, and hard skin
- Produce with discoloration, yellowing, cracking, dry or wilting, misshapes, or over-matured is rejected

 

Storage and Shelf Life

Storage tips for cucumber green to maintain freshness:

- Room Temperature: Fresh cucumber greens can be kept at room temperature for 1-2 days.

- Refrigeration: Store whole cucumber greens in the refrigerator for up to 7-10 days.

- Cut Storage: Store cut cucumber green in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

- Ripeness Test: Firm texture and vibrant green color indicate perfect freshness.

- Freezing: While not ideal for freezing whole, cucumber green can be pureed and frozen for up to 3 months in airtight containers.

Nutritional Value (Per 100 gms)

- Calories: 15

- Carbohydrates: 3.63g

- Dietary Fiber: 0.5g

- Protein: 0.65g

- Fat: 0.11g

- Water: 95g

Vitamins in Cucumber Green:

- Vitamin C: 2.8mg

- Vitamin K: 16.4μg

- Vitamin A: 105 IU

- Vitamin B5: 0.259mg

- Folate: 7μg

- Vitamin B6: 0.04mg

Minerals in Cucumber Green:

 - Potassium: 147mg

- Magnesium: 13mg

- Phosphorus: 24mg

- Calcium: 16mg

- Iron: 0.28mg

- Zinc: 0.2mg

Health Benefits

10 health benefits of cucumber green:

1. Hydration Enhancer: Extremely high water content maintains body hydration
   
   
2. Weight Management Aid: Very low in calories but filling due to water and fiber
   
   
3. Skin Health Promoter: Applied topically or consumed to improve skin appearance
   
   
4. Anti-inflammatory Properties: Contains compounds that help reduce inflammation
   
   
5. Digestive Support: Fiber content aids in healthy digestion
   
   
6. Blood Pressure Regulator: Potassium and low sodium content support heart health
   
   
7. Antioxidant Provider: Contains antioxidants that fight free radicals
   
   
8. Cooling Effect: Natural cooling properties help reduce body heat
   
   
9. Breath Freshener: Phytochemicals in cucumber green help freshen breath
   
   
10. Hangover Helper: Electrolytes, B vitamins, and water content help alleviate hangover symptoms
    
    

4 Fascinating Facts About Cucumber Green You Didn't Know

 

1. Ancient Origins: Cucumber greens have been cultivated for over 3,000 years, with historical records showing they originated in India and were a favorite of ancient civilizations including the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. Emperor Tiberius of Rome reportedly ate cucumber greens daily, with special growing techniques developed to ensure year-round availability.
   
   
2. Natural Cooling: The expression "cool as a cucumber" has scientific backing – the interior of a cucumber green can be up to 20 degrees cooler than the ambient temperature. This made them prized in ancient times before refrigeration as a natural way to cool down during hot weather.
   
   
3. Space Travelers: Cucumber greens were among the first vegetables grown in space! NASA experiments have successfully cultivated them in space stations due to their relatively simple growing requirements and high water efficiency.
   
   
4. Culinary Versatility: While often considered just a salad ingredient in Western cuisine, cucumber greens are transformed in different food cultures around the world – pickled in Eastern Europe, turned into cooling raita in India, featured in gazpacho in Spain, and even made into sweet cucumber green bread in some parts of the United States. The versatility of cucumber greens spans savory to sweet applications across global cuisines.