Category Archives: Cucurbitaceae (Cucumber and Melon)

Cucumber as a Food

Posted on September 5, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is a member of the Curcurbitaceae family of fruits that includes melon, squash and pumpkin. Cucumber is a fruit because it contains seeds, although it is not usually thought of as a fruit, and often erroneously considered … Continue reading →

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Cucumber (Cucumis sativus): Phytochemistry

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is a member of the same family as melon, squash and pumpkins, the Cucurbitaceae family. Cucumber is commonly consumed in various cultures around the world. Cucurbitaceae family vegetables are characterised by their high water content. In this … Continue reading →

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The Phytochemicals in Cucurbitaceae Family Vegetables

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Robert Barrington

The Cucurbitaceae family vegetables include the common cucumber that most people are familiar with from supermarkets. However, melons are also part of this family. Both cucumbers and melons are medicinal in nature, and this relates to the phytochemicals they contain. … Continue reading →

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