Cucumber is an annual herbaceous plant of the gourd family. The fruit of the cucumber is multi-seeded, very juicy, emerald green, rarely greenish-yellow. It has a pleasant refreshing taste and a unique light cold aroma. The size and shape directly depend on the variety. It must be remembered: the riper the cucumber, the harder and larger the seeds, sometimes overripe fruits become practically unfit for food. Beneficial features At 95-97%, the cucumber consists of water, there are practically no proteins, fats and carbohydrates in it. Cucumber has a negative calorie content. Of the vitamins and minerals, it contains: carotene, vitamins PP, C, B, a lot of potassium, and there are also a number of micro and macro elements. Application Cucumber is loved in Russian cuisine, it is salted, pickled, and freshly added to dishes to give freshness and crunch. Goods in Moscow.