To celebrate International Cucumber Day, Perfection wants to honor the versatile vegetable. Their Perfection Fresh Qukes® baby Cucumbers, grown in Australia, turn 10 this year, making them the perfect snack for any occasion and even more reason to celebrate.
Cucumbers' delicious crispness and hydrating properties have captivated people throughout history, from ancient Egypt to Asia, where they have been cherished for their culinary and medicinal purposes. In addition to their rich history and appealing taste, cucumbers offer a wealth of essential nutrients. Packed with vitamin C, as well as minerals like beta-carotene, cucumbers play a vital role in everyone's diet.
Small cucumber varieties like Qukes are loved for their crisp texture, sweeter flavor, and snackability. In Greek and Roman civilizations, cucumbers were considered an essential part of their diet, and the Romans even built unique greenhouses called "Specularia" to grow cucumbers throughout the year. Appearing in various global flavours worldwide, from the refreshing raita in Indian cuisine to the delicious cucumber and meat combinations in middle eastern cooking, cucumbers continue to be a beloved vegetable in cuisines across the globe, appreciated for their versatility, crunch, and hydrating properties.
Source: perfection.com.au