And experts provide the solution to single-use plastic.
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Cucumbers are one of the few produces I keep stocked in my kitchen year-round.
There are a few varieties of cucumbers to choose from at my local grocery store.
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For pretty much anything else,English cucumbersare my go-to.
I only have one hang-up: theyre always wrapped individually in plastic!
(I’m not the biggest fan of single-use plastic.)
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Read on to learn why the packaging is so important for English cucumbers.
The plastic wrap provides a second skin to keep moisture sealed inside the cucumber for longer.
This concept applies to any variety of cucumbers, asCooks Illustratedproved while experimenting withstoring American cucumbers.
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This was not a problem for the tightly wrapped cucumbers.
The O represents oxygenit accelerates food spoilage as most microorganisms require oxygen to grow and multiply.
Oxygen also causesoxidation, which turns the cucumbers brown.
I Dont Like Single-Use Plastic.
What’s the Alternative?
Several companies are working on a storage solution for English cucumbers that cuts down on plastic waste.
The folks atNatureFresh Farmsare using a 100% compostable cucumber wrap made from a starch-based material meant to decompose.
And if youre looking to reduce your plastic use at home, giveCompostica try.
