American
Slicing
American Slicing
AMERICAN SLICING (Cucumis sativus)
These low-calorie veggies contain many nutritional benefits, including hydrating properties and valuable nutrients. There are hundreds of varieties of cucumbers, and they come in many colors, but the edible types are classified as being for either slicing or pickling. “Slicing” refers to cucumbers sold fresh for immediate consumption usually as a salad item. They have thick, uniform, dark green skins, and are longer than pickling types.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Cucumbers are 95 percent water. This makes them a perfect way to stay hydrated. Cucumbers are a valuable source of conventional antioxidant nutrients including vitamin C, beta-carotene, and manganese. In addition, cucumbers contain numerous flavonoid antioxidants, including quercetin, apigenin, luteolin, and kaempferol. They are famous as the best kidney cleanser known to date.
SHORT STORY
Cultivated for at least 3,000 years, the cucumber is thought to have originated from India, where many varieties have been observed. It was spread to other parts of Europe by the Greeks or Romans.
VARIETIES
In the United States, commonly planted varieties of slicing cucumber include Dasher, Conquistador, Slicemaster, Victory, Comet, Burpee Hybrid and Sprint
FUN FACT
While most people think of cucumbers as vegetables, they are actually a fruit. They contain seeds and grow from the ovaries of flowering plants.
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