cucumber

Cucumber is a fresh and healthy vegetable enjoyed as an ingredient worldwide. It can be eaten raw or made into pickles for various uses.

In Korea, fresh cucumbers are eaten as wraps or in salads, and cucumber kimchi varieties like oi-sobagi and oi-kimchi are very popular. In summer, people also enjoy cold cucumber soup.

Cucumber consists of 95% water and is low in calories, making it popular as a diet food. It's also good for skin care, being used as a key ingredient in facial masks and skincare products.

In ancient Egypt, cucumbers were considered sacred plants, and it's said that Cleopatra used them regularly for beauty care. In modern times, cucumber extract has become a prominent ingredient in K-beauty products.