Bengali leaves are loaded with cucumbers. Whether to add body in summer, or on a plate of salad. If there is no cucumber, everything is futile. Cucumber is like an all-purpose jackfruit in Bengali diet in twelve months. From gourmet digestion to skin care, everything is unique. However, nowadays it is more expensive to buy cucumbers from the market. Bitterness in the mouth during meals. In addition to food, money was also wasted. So, there are a few strategies to keep in mind while marketing. Know 7 easy ways to recognize Bitter Cucumber without cutting it.
(1) The main culprit behind the bitterness of cucumber is a chemical called 'Cucarbitacin'. It is more concentrated towards the tip or tip. So if the cucumber tip is very wrinkled or extra dark green, then it is better not to buy it.
(2) The skin color of fresh cucumber is uniform everywhere. If it is dark green somewhere and pale yellow somewhere, you will understand that there is noise. Such cucumbers are more prone to bitterness. Buy whole dark green cabbage.
(3) Avoid crooked or oddly shaped cucumbers. If one side is too thick and the other side is thin, you will understand that the plant has not received proper nutrition. Even and straight sasai is sweet and juicy.
(4) Gently squeeze the cucumber with your hands when buying. If it feels soft or too tight, discard it. It is important that the whole cucumber is equally firm and taut.
(5) Sniff the droplet. Fresh cucumber will have a mild sweet smell. If the smell is pungent or fishy, it's wise not to touch it.
(6) If the peel is thick and hard like leather, it can be bitter. Cucumber skin thickens due to lack of water or chemicals. Light and thin skinned cucumbers are best.
(7) If there is no rain or lack of water, sharp thorns grow on the cucumber. If the thorn is too big and sharp, that cucumber is not sweet. Buy cucumbers that have smooth skin or blunt spines.