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News India Live, Digital Desk: Bitterness is a special element in cucumber ‘Cucurbitacin’ Is caused by. This element is mainly found on the peel and ends of cucumber.

How to identify a bitter cucumber without cutting it

Color and brightness: If the color of the cucumber is very dark green and its skin looks very shiny or waxy, it is more likely to be bitter. Light green and medium sized cucumbers are usually sweet.

Cucumber Size: Cucumbers that are too large and thick often turn out bitter because they are overripe. Always choose medium and thin cucumbers.

soft tip: Try pressing both ends of the cucumber lightly. If the end is too soft or deflated, then understand that it may be bitter or spoiled inside.

3 surefire ways to remove bitterness

If you have bought a cucumber and it turns out to be bitter, then fix it with these home remedies:

Old School Method: Cut off the top (stalk side) of the cucumber a bit. Now rub the cut piece in circular motion on the main part of the cucumber. White foam will start coming out within some time. This foam itself is ‘Cucurbitacin’. Wash it, the bitterness will go away.

Use of salt: Cut the cucumber into two parts and make a light cut in the middle. Now apply salt on both sides and rub them together. Salt draws out the bitter chemicals.

Correct way to peel: The bitterness of cucumber lies just below the peel. If the cucumber seems bitter, peel it a little more coarsely. This removes the bitter elements.

Do not make this mistake while eating cucumber

According to Ayurveda and experts, immediately after eating cucumber should not drink water. Cucumbers are already 95% water, and drinking water on top of that can upset the pH levels of the body and cause digestive problems.