Fruit of Cucumis sativus, a widely cultivated plant in the gourd family Cucurbitaceae, which includes squash, and in the same genus as the muskmelon. Usually eaten raw in unripe green form, as a vegetable. Majority of people describe the taste as mild, light melon-like and almost watery while a small minority think it's repugnant and perfume-like. Can be used in salads, appetizers, sauces, sandwiches, cocktails, cold soups and stir fry. Has many health benefits (due to high content of minerals) and cosmetic properties (due to its cooling and cleansing effect). one medium cucumber contains 1.25 cup of water, 12% daily value of potassium, 14% of vitamin C, 9% of Magnesium, 0.4g of flavonoid Kaempferol.
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