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]
Nutritional value per 1 ounce | |
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Energy | 9 kcal (38 kJ) |
1 g | |
Vitamins | Quantity %DV† |
Vitamin C | 2% 2 mg |
Minerals | Quantity %DV† |
Calcium | 4% 40 mg |
Iron | 1% .1 mg |
Potassium | 1% 41 mg |
Sodium | 0% 2 mg |
Nutritional content source:[8] | |
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†Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults. |
Cucumber juice is used as an ingredient in cosmetics, soaps, shampoos, and lotions,[9][10] and in eau de toilette and perfumes.[11]
It was used in Russian traditional medicine to aid in the treatment of respiratory tract inflammation and to reduce lingering cough.[12] In other traditions it was used to soothe heartburn and reduce acid in the stomach.[13] For skin, it has been used to soothe burns and rashes.[13][12][14] Cucumber juice has been described as a repellent against wood lice and fish-moths.[14]