Cucumber

Cucumber is a refreshing and versatile vegetable widely used in cuisines around the world, especially in salads, pickles, and as a side for cold dishes. Botanically, it belongs to the cucurbit family and is characterized by its thin, generally green skin and its white, crisp, and juicy flesh.

Its origin dates back to South Asia, although its cultivation has spread extensively, now being common in Latin America, Europe, and other regions with warm and temperate climates.

Cucumber is known for its high water content (approximately 95%), making it a hydrating, low-calorie food, ideal for healthy diets. Furthermore, it provides fiber, B vitamins, vitamin C, and minerals such as potassium and magnesium. Thanks to its diuretic properties and antioxidant content, cucumber can help improve digestion and skin health.

In various Spanish-speaking countries, cucumber may be known by other names such as cohombro (some Caribbean countries), pepino criollo, or simply pepino, although the latter is the most universal and recognized.