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Persian Cucumber

Cucumis sativus Allergen-Free
Persian Cucumber

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Cucurbitaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
  • Seasonality Year-Round (peak Spring/Summer)
  • Source Cucumber fruit

¿Qué es Persian Cucumber?

A small, seedless, thin-skinned cucumber with a crisp texture and mild, sweet flavor, ideal for salads and snacking.

¿A qué sabe Persian Cucumber?

Persian Cucumber tiene un sabor mild, sweet, refreshing con aromas fresh, green, vegetal.

Taste
Mild, Sweet, Refreshing
Texture
Crisp, Juicy, Firm
Aroma
Fresh, Green, Vegetal
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

Per 100 g (1 medium)
Calories15 kcal
Total Fat0.1 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein0.7 g
Total Carbohydrate3 g
Dietary Fiber1.5 g
Total Sugars1.5 g
Calcium15 mg
Iron0.3 mg
Potassium140 mg

El Secreto del Chef

For maximum crispness, store Persian cucumbers away from fruits that emit ethylene gas, like apples and bananas.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Persian Cucumber

El mejor sustituto para Persian Cucumber es English Cucumber, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Similar thin skin, mild flavor, and lack of large seeds, but typically larger in size.

Sustitutos para Persian Cucumber con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
English Cucumber Mejor 1:1 Similar thin skin, mild flavor, and lack of large seeds, but typically larger in size.
Japanese Cucumber 1:1 Very similar in size, crispness, and flavor profile to Persian cucumbers.
Kirby Cucumber 1:1 Good for texture, but often has thicker skin and more prominent seeds, sometimes bitter.
Zucchini 1:1 Can provide similar moisture and crunch in cooked dishes, but flavor is less refreshing and often requires cooking.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Persian Cucumber

  1. Look for firm, bright green cucumbers without soft spots or blemishes.
  2. Store in the crisper drawer.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Persian Cucumber?

  • Yogurt
  • dill
  • mint
  • feta cheese
  • tomatoes
  • lemon
  • hummus.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Persian Cucumber?

Mild, Sweet, Refreshing Fresh, Green, Vegetal

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Persian Cucumber?

El mejor sustituto es English Cucumber (1:1). Similar thin skin, mild flavor, and lack of large seeds, but typically larger in size.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Persian Cucumber?

Look for firm, bright green cucumbers without soft spots or blemishes. Store in the crisper drawer.

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