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Lebanese cucumber
Calories & nutrition facts
unpeeled, raw
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 12 kcal —
- Protein 0.4 g 1%
- Carbohydrate 1.9 g 1%
- Fat 0.1 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 1 g 4%
- Sugars 1.9 g —
- Sodium 19 mg 1%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 14 µg 2%
- Vitamin C 13 mg 14%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.02 mg 2%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.02 mg 1%
- Niacin (B3) 0.36 mg 2%
- Vitamin B6 0 mg 0%
- Folate (B9) 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 57 mg 4%
- Iron 0.03 mg 0%
- Phosphorus 44 mg 4%
- Potassium 87 mg 2%
- Zinc 0.18 mg 2%
- Selenium 0 µg 0%
- Iodine 0.2 µg 0%
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Questions about Lebanese cucumber
Do you need to peel Lebanese cucumber?
Usually not: its thin skin is pleasant to eat, and leaving it on keeps the slices crisp. Rinse it well and trim off the ends; peel only if the skin is tough or you prefer it without.
How do you choose a good Lebanese cucumber?
Pick one that feels firm and heavy for its size, with smooth, unwrinkled skin. Avoid soft spots, yellowing or a shrivelled end; smaller cucumbers are often especially crisp.
How should you store Lebanese cucumbers?
Keep them unwashed in the fridge, loosely wrapped or in a perforated bag, and wash them just before eating. Keep them away from ethylene-producing fruit such as ripe bananas and tomatoes, which can make them soften sooner.
What can you make with Lebanese cucumber?
Slice it into fattoush with toasted flatbread, tomato, herbs and a sharp dressing, or grate it for tzatziki with yoghurt, garlic and dill or mint. Its small size also makes it handy for lunchbox sticks and sandwiches.
Can you cook Lebanese cucumber?
Yes, though it is most often eaten raw. For a quick warm side, cut it lengthways, remove any watery seeds, and stir-fry the pieces over high heat for about 2–3 minutes so they stay slightly crisp.
Can you use Lebanese cucumber instead of ordinary cucumber?
Yes; use it in the same salads, sandwiches and dips. It is usually shorter and has thinner skin than a typical large cucumber, so you can often use it without peeling; slice it and taste before adding salt, as it may release liquid.
Why can Lebanese cucumber taste bitter?
A pronounced bitterness can occur in cucumbers, especially near the stem end. If a piece tastes strongly bitter, spit it out and discard the whole cucumber rather than trying to mask the taste.
Source: FOODfiles (New Zealand) X1043 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
