Japanese Baby Cucumber
Japanese baby cucumber's skin is thin, dark forest green, and smooth with longitudinal grooves. The inner flesh has a few edible seeds and is crisp and succulent with bright, melon-like flavors.
Description
The inner flesh has a few edible seeds and is crisp and succulent with bright, melon-like flavors. They can be consumed whole or sliced as a salad or sandwich ingredient.
Japanese baby cucumbers are an excellent source of vitamins K, A, and C, folic acid, potassium, and silica, which is a trace mineral that helps strengthen connective tissue.