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General Produce
Cucumbers, Japanese
10-lb. carton
Cucumbers should be firm, but not hard. They should not be pliable or have soft spots or shriveled ends. Color should be solid green with no yellowing.
Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)
- 45-50° F/7-10° C
- 85-90% relative humidity
Pitting, water-soaked spots, and decay indicate chill injury. Shriveling can occur if cucumbers are stored in an area with low humidity. Store properly.
Yellowing and softening can occur if cucumbers are exposed to ethylene gas. Storing at high temperatures may also promote yellowing. Keep cucumbers away from ethylene-producing fruits and ripening rooms.
Soft, sunken ends, and a loose seed cavity result when product is over-mature.
- Marinate chopped Japanese cucumbers and sliced red onions in rice wine vinegar, sugar, and minced chili de arbol; serve as a side salad to curries.
- Add chopped Japanese cucumbers and sesame oil to chicken salad; serve on sesame crackers with shiso garnish.
Nutritional Information
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
