Shashwat Singh/Jhansi. Many types of fruits and vegetables come in the market during the summer season. One such vegetable is cucumber. People consume it a lot in summer. It is very good for both skin and stomach. Many types of nutritious elements are found in cucumber. Cucumber is completely free from fat. Nutrients like protein, fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, magnesium, potassium and manganese are found in it. Cucumber contains about 96% water. It is considered best for hydration during summer season. But, sometimes the taste of cucumber turns out to be bitter. Many times people are not able to eat cucumber because of the large seeds.
Dr. Santosh Pandey, Assistant Professor and Agriculture Expert, Department of Agriculture, Bundelkhand University, said that while buying cucumber, keep some things in mind. First of all, pay attention to the peel. If the peel is green and slightly yellowish then the cucumber will be fresh. Its taste will not be bitter. Along with this, do not buy very big and thick cucumbers. There are many seeds inside it. Because of this the taste is also bitter.
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Dr. Pandey told that cucumber should always be bought thin. The cucumber should also be a little soft. Cucumber should not be too hard. He told that to remove the bitterness of the cucumber, cut off the front and back parts of it. Along with this, cut the back part of the cucumber and sprinkle salt on it. This also reduces the bitterness of cucumber.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: May 6, 2024, 19:08 IST
