The bitterness in cucumbers (and some other vegetables like zucchini) comes from cucurbitacin, a chemical the plants produce as a defense against environmental stress and wildlife. In the wild, the ...

Unlike other cucumbers, English cucumbers have very few seeds in the center, if they have any at all. Without these seeds, the flavor profile of an English cucumber is much sweeter. Its delicate skin ...

Who knew you could do so much with a cucumber? TikTok is captivated by Logan Moffitt − a 23-year-old in Ottawa, Canada, who consistently goes viral for his many "cucumber salad" recipes. One video, in ...

Even chefs and food writers can have strong aversions to certain foods. Cucumber aversion may have a genetic link, like the ...

I love cucumbers. Refrigerator pickles? A critical kitchen necessity. Chinese cucumber stir fry? A simple but surprising triumph. Tzatziki on everything? One of my greatest joys. Alas, my love is but ...

Cucumber and zucchini appear similar but offer distinct benefits. Cucumber provides hydration and low calories, ideal for raw ...

This cucumber salad delivers a winning combination of crisp cucumbers, sweet onions and fresh dill in a light, honey-infused vinaigrette. Easy to assemble, ready in minutes, and a definitive ...

A new salmonella outbreak involving cucumbers has led to another recall as investigators work to determine just how many were distributed in the U.S. The outbreak is linked to the same grower whose ...