1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Eczema treatment, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Removes toxic metals, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
1.1.1 General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
1.2 Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
1.3 Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
1.5 Side Effects
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
May interact with some drugs
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Carbs
2.2.2 Fiber
2.2.4 Sugar
2.3 Protein
2.3.2 Protein to Carb Ratio
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
2.5.1 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
2.6.2 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.6.4 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
2.6.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
2.6.8 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
2.6.10 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.6.12 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.6.14 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.6.16 Lycopene
2.6.18 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
2.6.19 Choline
2.8 Fat
2.9 Minerals
2.9.1 Potassium
147.00 mg840.00 mg
42
840
2.9.3 Iron
2.10.2 Sodium
2.10.3 Calcium
2.11.1 Magnesium
2.12.1 Zinc
3.2.1 Phosphorus
3.2.2 Manganese
3.3.1 Copper
3.4.1 Selenium
3.5 Fatty Acids
3.5.1 Omega 3s
3.6.1 Omega 6s
3.8 Sterol
3.8.1 Phytosterol
3.9 Water Content
3.11 Ash
4 Calories
4.1 Serving Size
4.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
15.00 kcal32.00 kcal
15
299
4.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
4.4 Calories in Frozen Form
5.13 Calories in Dried Form
8.6 Calories in Canned Form
8.13 Calories in Foods
8.13.1 Calories in Juice
8.13.2 Calories in Jam
8.13.3 Calories in Pie
9 Characteristics
9.1 Type
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Berry
9.2 Season
9.3 Varieties
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
No Types
9.4 Seedless Variety
9.5 Color
Dark green, Green
Scarlet red
9.6 Inside Color
9.7 Shape
9.8 Texture
9.9 Taste
Juicy, Watery
Slightly bitter, Tart
9.10 Origin
9.11 Grows on
9.12 Cultivation
9.12.1 Soil Type
9.12.2 Soil pH
9.12.3 Climatic Conditions
10 Facts
10.1 Facts about
- Outer waxy coating of cucumber can erase the pen writing.
- Pressing cucumber on roof of mouth for 30 sec will eliminate bad breath.
- It is made up of 96% water.
- English cucumber can grow longer than 2 feet.
- Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
- They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
- This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
10.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
10.2.1 Wine
10.2.2 Beer
10.2.3 Spirits
10.2.4 Cocktails
10.3 Production
10.3.1 Top Producer
10.3.2 Other Countries
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Canada, France, India, United States of America
10.3.3 Top Importer
France
United States of America
10.3.4 Top Exporter
11 Scientific Name
11.1 Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus
Lycium barbarum
11.2 Synonym
12 Classification
12.1 Domain
12.2 Kingdom
12.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
12.4 Division
12.5 Class
12.6 Subclass
12.7 Order
12.8 Family
12.9 Genus
12.10 Species
12.11 Generic Group
Not Available
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