Cucumber - delightful crunch to complement the main ingredients

Cucumber is classified as a fruit and it is one of the parts of squash family. Cucumbers are loaded with the health benefits. They are high in water content (about 95 percent), helps your digestive system. Their fiber-rich skin and high levels of potassium and manganese help to regulate blood pressure.

Cucumbers are fat free, cholesterol free, sodium free, low calorie and a good source of vitamin C. Since ancient times cucumber has been believed to increase the skin and is still found as a popular ingredient in skin care products.

There are almost 100 varieties of cucumbers full-grown around the world. Three of the most ordinary are the English cucumber, the 'slicer' cucumber, and the short, squat pickling variety.
The traditional English tea sandwiches may be the one place where cucumbers take middle stage. This classic starts with white bread, spread lightly with butter, topped with cucumbers. The crusts of the sandwich are then trim off and the sandwich cut into dainty triangles.