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Cucumber - fresh vegetable for salads

Cucumber is a fruit of the gourd family originating in southern Asia. Two main types exist: slicing and pickling cucumbers. Eaten fresh in salads, sandwiches, and cold soups. Pickling cucumbers are processed into pickles. Contains vitamins K and C and is very low in calories.

Cucumber - fresh vegetable for salads
  • Originates from southern Asia and belongs to the gourd family.
  • Two main types: slicing cucumbers and pickling cucumbers.
  • Has very high water content and extremely low calorie count.
  • Eaten fresh in salads or processed into pickles as a side dish.
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