Cucumber

Nutrition Panel:
Cucumber With Peel Raw per 100g

Calories: 15 Energy: 62 kj

Protein:

0.65 g

Fat - total:

0 g

Carbohydrate - by diff:

3.63 g

Sugar - total:

1.67 g

Fibre:

0.5 g

Water:

95.23 g

General Description:

Cucumbers are a versatile vegetable that can be served in many ways - hot or cold.
Vary in size depending on variety - common green cucumber is larger in diameter and shorter than the burpless cucumber.
Flesh is usually juicy and refreshing.
Has soft edible seeds surrounded by translucent gel.

Selection:

Typically a fresh cucumber should be firm and have a deep dark green colour.
A cucumber will become dull and turn yellow as it ages.

Nutrition Information:

Good source of Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin K.
Also a source of Vitamin C & Calcium.
Provides 62kj / 100g.

Storage & Handling Information:

Wash and dry your cucumber before refrigerating in a perforated plastic bag for 1 - 2 weeks.

Growing Area Information:

WA - Outer Metropolitan Areas, South West, Geraldton, Canarvon, Ord River.