Tag: Eat cucumber skin

Cucumber peels, which are often discarded, contain a higher concentration of certain vitamins and minerals, such as Vitamin K, than the flesh itself. But are cucumber peels edible and safe for consumption? The short answer is yes, and keeping the skin on is often the best way to maximize the vegetable's nutritional benefits.

Made up of about 96% water, cucumbers are one of the most hydrating foods you can eat. This makes the refreshing vegetable, botanically a fruit, an excellent low-calorie dietary addition, but are whole cucumbers good for you, and should you eat the skin?