Are cucumbers good for you?
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Question by miken (46)
Answer by daisyrae (143)
The bitter taste of cucumbers comes from a high concentration of an organic compound called cucurbitacin. Wild cucumbers are more likely to have more cucurbitacin than the domestic varieties we see at the grocery store.
Answer by Angela76 (10)
The waxy substance many cucumbers are coated with for looks can cause a very bitter taste if the cucumber is unpeeled.
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