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[Igorina]

For some reason my stomach cant digest them properly. Warning for too much information now but if I eat cucumber I burp that cucumber-taste for hours afterwards, it is crazy!!! 

When I eat just one bite of cucumber I burp all day afterwards. My mom has the same problem, she says it's the seeds.

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[magnolie]

When I eat just one bite of cucumber I burp all day afterwards. My mom has the same problem, she says it's the seeds.

https://www.leaf.tv/...ting-cucumbers/

https://www.livestro...t-of-cucumbers/

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[Igorina]

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Thank you.

I suggest trying the following and see if it reduces the amount of burps.

-wash and dry your cucumber

-chop the ends off (slice one cm away from the ends)

-rub the ends you chopped off against the cut until you see a white foam form. Rinse off the foam from both the cucumber and the chopped end and repeat the rubbing until no more foam forms.

This milky sap is where most of the burp inducing bitterness is. Rubbing the parts together draws it out (to an extent).

-throw away the ends you chopped off and rinse the ends of your cucumber

-get a peeler and take the skin of the cucumber

-scoop out the seeds

-you are now left with peeled cucumber boats. It should be at this point less burp inducing but you can take it a step further

 

-slice your cucumber into thin slices

-spread them out onto a plate

-sprinkle an amount of salt onto them to your liking

-wait 30 minutes

-throw away the water that has come out

-now you can choose to rinse the salt off or eat them with the salt still on.

 

It's an interesting experiment to try an untreated cucumber next to a cucumber slice that has been salted and rinsed. You will probably notice the salted and rinsed cucumber slice is less bitter.

 

Or simply buy asian cucumbers and they have significantly less burp inducing cucurbitacin to begin with.

[magnolie]

Thank you.

I suggest trying the following and see if it reduces the amount of burps.

-wash and dry your cucumber

-chop the ends off (slice one cm away from the ends)

-rub the ends you chopped off against the cut until you see a white foam form. Rinse off the foam from both the cucumber and the chopped end and repeat the rubbing until no more foam forms.

This milky sap is where most of the burp inducing bitterness is. Rubbing the parts together draws it out (to an extent).

-throw away the ends you chopped off and rinse the ends of your cucumber

-get a peeler and take the skin of the cucumber

-scoop out the seeds

-you are now left with peeled cucumber boats. It should be at this point less burp inducing but you can take it a step further

 

-slice your cucumber into thin slices

-spread them out onto a plate

-sprinkle an amount of salt onto them to your liking

-wait 30 minutes

-throw away the water that has come out

-now you can choose to rinse the salt off or eat them with the salt still on.

 

It's an interesting experiment to try an untreated cucumber next to a cucumber slice that has been salted and rinsed. You will probably notice the salted and rinsed cucumber slice is less bitter.

 

Or simply buy asian cucumbers and they have significantly less burp inducing cucurbitacin to begin with.

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[whatsername☆]

Thank you.

I suggest trying the following and see if it reduces the amount of burps.

-wash and dry your cucumber

-chop the ends off (slice one cm away from the ends)

-rub the ends you chopped off against the cut until you see a white foam form. Rinse off the foam from both the cucumber and the chopped end and repeat the rubbing until no more foam forms.

This milky sap is where most of the burp inducing bitterness is. Rubbing the parts together draws it out (to an extent).

-throw away the ends you chopped off and rinse the ends of your cucumber

-get a peeler and take the skin of the cucumber

-scoop out the seeds

-you are now left with peeled cucumber boats. It should be at this point less burp inducing but you can take it a step further

 

-slice your cucumber into thin slices

-spread them out onto a plate

-sprinkle an amount of salt onto them to your liking

-wait 30 minutes

-throw away the water that has come out

-now you can choose to rinse the salt off or eat them with the salt still on.

 

It's an interesting experiment to try an untreated cucumber next to a cucumber slice that has been salted and rinsed. You will probably notice the salted and rinsed cucumber slice is less bitter.

 

Or simply buy asian cucumbers and they have significantly less burp inducing cucurbitacin to begin with.

that's kinda fascinating...thank you for the info!

[audreylove]

Put them in a smoothie.  

 

I make one that is kale, cucumber, cilantro, lemon juice, and kefir (it was recommended by a nutritionist specifically for skin health)

[SkinnyFreakshow]

I can't do cucumbers alone personally - it isn't as satisfying so Ill usually do a little balsamic or salt with them. If you don't like cucumbers tho I'd just find a different low cal veggie you actually enjoy. Some of my favs are carrots, melon, snap peas

[TwigBabyDoll]

I've only ever liked garden cucumbers. The ones from stores taste like watery dirt to me. I've tried to like them, but the only time I do is fresh-picked, peeled/sliced and salted. (I'm not snobby, I promise, its only cucumbers that I think taste different)

[squirrellover]

god I hate cucumbers. there is literally nothing that I can do to like them but they're good low cal snacks -- how does everyone make them taste good????

try other veggies, or roasted veggies, or adding dips/sauces/spreads/seasonings to them (mustard, hummus, etc)


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[SecretsOfNeptune]

Salt and red chili powder


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[minygcake]

I really looooove eating cucumbers with lemon juice, salt and hot sauce!!
If there's Tajin i definitely add that.
The snack (sometimea meal for me) made by the Gods! Haha

[BMOREbilo]

Try sautéed cukes! They become so much more sweet and the flavour is much milder. Like a cooked zucchini. A little vinegar and chilli dressing on the side *chefs kisses *

[Fennexz]

My meals in high school used to just be a cucumber with lemon pepper. Sooooo goooooddd

[Dr Pepper]

I don't know if anyone told you, but there is a gene that makes certain people perceive cucumbers as bitter. Maybe you're that kind of person and won't like them no matter what

[Kites]

Tajin is good, or some low-cal/vegan cream cheese with everything bagel seasoning 🤤

Edit: oh also if you like spicy, there are some bomb recipes for Korean cucumber salad
https://www.maangchi...ecipe/oi-muchim

[pickles312]

For some reason my stomach cant digest them properly. Warning for too much information now but if I eat cucumber I burp that cucumber-taste for hours afterwards, it is crazy!!!

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, they are insanely “cooling”. Whereas strong digestion is referred to as “digestive fire”. It’s early morning on a Sunday so I’m afraid I’m not explaining it well but you can look it up if you care to. I’m no TCM practitioner but I’ve dabbled as a hobby.

[angelbaby_04]

I just spray them with lemon juice/apple cider vinegar and put some tajin or cayenne pepper on it and its pretty good.

[LardArse2492]

Dip in hummus or maybe try carrot? I chop a carrot into loads of sticks and use mustard which is low cal

[OKaP]

add hummus and roasted red peppers. 

I mean they're not low cal that way any more, but they're delicious. 

[zimniysoldat]

I literally just chop em up and sprinkle salt and black pepper over them and call it all good