Cucumber juice

Cucumber juice

Cucumber juice is the juice derived from cucumbers produced by squeezing or pressing it.[1] Cucumbers are 98% water.[2]

Cucumber juice is used in beverages such as cocktails like the Bloody Mary,[3] dishes such as cucumber soup,[4] and in dips and salad dressings, such as green goddess dressing.[5] Cucumber juice has significant amounts of potassium[1] and is high in vitamin A.[6] It also contains sterol[7] and significant amounts of silicon.[1]

Cucumber juice
Nutritional value per 1 ounce
Energy9 kcal (38 kJ)
1 g
Vitamins and minerals
VitaminsQuantity
%DV†
Vitamin C
2%
2 mg
MineralsQuantity
%DV†
Calcium
3%
40 mg
Iron
1%
.1 mg
Potassium
1%
41 mg
Sodium
0%
2 mg
Nutritional content source:[8]
†Percentages estimated using US recommendations for adults,[9] except for potassium, which is estimated based on expert recommendation from the National Academies.[10]

Cucumber juice is used as an ingredient in cosmetics, soaps, shampoos, and lotions,[11][12] and in eau de toilette and perfumes.[13]

It was used in Russian traditional medicine to aid in the treatment of respiratory tract inflammation and to reduce lingering cough.[14] In other traditions it was used to soothe heartburn and reduce acid in the stomach.[15] For skin, it has been used to soothe burns and rashes.[15][14][16] Cucumber juice has been described as a repellent against wood lice and fish-moths.[16]

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  9. ^ United States Food and Drug Administration (2024). "Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels". FDA. Archived from the original on 2024-03-27. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
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