How to Select and Store Cucumbers
Look for cucumbers with a bright, even colour of skin without dullness or sweating., Test the firmness of the cucumber., Look for a fleshy cucumber but not too large in its shape., Avoid cucumbers with blemishes, soft spots, yellowing, or easily...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Look for cucumbers with a bright
The cucumber should look fresh. -
Step 2: even colour of skin without dullness or sweating.
A good cucumber is firm and does not bend.
This firmness should be right through to the tips of the cucumber. , Smaller cucumbers are crisper and have finer seeds, making them more appealing to many people, especially kids. ,, They will fare much better on the countertop, unless you eat them in less than 3 days.
Also avoid storing near fruit (especially melons, tomatoes and bananas) as this will cause cucumbers to yellow and deteriorate quickly. -
Step 3: Test the firmness of the cucumber.
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Step 4: Look for a fleshy cucumber but not too large in its shape.
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Step 5: Avoid cucumbers with blemishes
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Step 6: soft spots
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Step 7: yellowing
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Step 8: or easily bent.
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Step 9: Do not store cucumbers in the refrigerator as they are sensitive to cold.
Detailed Guide
The cucumber should look fresh.
A good cucumber is firm and does not bend.
This firmness should be right through to the tips of the cucumber. , Smaller cucumbers are crisper and have finer seeds, making them more appealing to many people, especially kids. ,, They will fare much better on the countertop, unless you eat them in less than 3 days.
Also avoid storing near fruit (especially melons, tomatoes and bananas) as this will cause cucumbers to yellow and deteriorate quickly.
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