Tag: Sweet cucumbers

According to The Spruce Eats, English cucumbers have a natural sugar content that makes them sweeter than most standard slicing cucumbers. Several varieties are bred to be less bitter, resulting in a more pleasant, sweeter taste for salads and snacking. This guide explores the characteristics of the sweetest cucumbers and how to select them for your culinary needs.

According to the University of California, the bitter taste in some cucumbers is caused by a compound called cucurbitacin, which is concentrated near the stem end and in the skin. If you're tired of unpleasant, bitter bites, discovering which cucumbers are the least bitter can transform your salads and snacks.