Cucumber & Capsicum
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₹ 5.00
About:
Cucumber is a widely cultivated plant in the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae. It is a creeping vine that bears cucumiform fruits that are used as vegetables. There are three main varieties of cucumber: slicing, pickling, and seedless.
Within these varieties, several cultivars have been created.Benefits:
It’s high in beneficial nutrients, as well as certain plant compounds and antioxidants that may help treat and even prevent some conditions.Also, cucumbers are low in calories and contain a good amount of water and soluble fiber, making them ideal for promoting hydration and aiding in weight loss.Storage:
According to a post at Root Simple, cucumbers should be stored at room temperature – not in the refrigerator. Root Simple cites the University of California, Davis, which determined that cucumbers are sensitive to temperatures below 50°F.
When stored at room temperature, cucumbers thrive and last longer. -
Sale₹ 20.00About:
Capsicum the pepper, is a genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family Solanaceae. Its species are native to the Americas, where they have been cultivated for thousands of years. Peppers are cultivated worldwide and used in many cuisines.Benefits:
Capsicums are an excellent source of vitamin A and C (red contain more than green capsicums).
They are also a good source of dietary fibre, vitamin E, B6 and folate.
The sweetness of capsicums is due to their natural sugars (green capsicums have less sugar than red capsicums)Storage:
The optimum conditions for storage of capsicum is 7- 8°C temperature with high relative humidity (90 to 95 %) where the shelf life of fruits can be extended for 2 to 3 weeks. Capsicums are sensitive to chilling injury below 5° C which leads to softening, pitting, and decay of fruits. -
₹ 12.00About:Mangalore cucumber is a cucumber variety grown in Malnad region and it has a very unique taste and texture. It is not very watery like regular cucumber and somewhat resembles a small white pumpkin in texture. Ensure you have a tender cucumber, and save the seeds.Benefits:Cucumber contains no saturated fats or cholesterol. The peel of Southekai is a good source of dietary fiber and it helps to reduce constipation. It is also a good source of Potassium and Sodium and helps to reduce the blood pressure.Storage :Wrap the cucumber in plastic wrap. Keeping the cucumber wrapped minimizes the amount of moisture on the cucumber, which slows the process of decay. After wrapping, put the cucumber in the refrigerator. This should keep it cold enough to stay fresh for one week to 10 days.
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₹ 8.00
About:
Capsicum the pepper, is a genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family Solanaceae. Its species are native to the Americas, where they have been cultivated for thousands of years. Peppers are cultivated worldwide and used in many cuisines.Benefits:
Capsicums are an excellent source of vitamin A and C (red contain more than green capsicums).
They are also a good source of dietary fibre, vitamin E, B6 and folate.
The sweetness of capsicums is due to their natural sugars (green capsicums have less sugar than red capsicums)Storage:
The optimum conditions for storage of capsicum is 7- 8°C temperature with high relative humidity (90 to 95 %) where the shelf life of fruits can be extended for 2 to 3 weeks. Capsicums are sensitive to chilling injury below 5° C which leads to softening, pitting, and decay of fruits. -
₹ 7.00
About:
Capsicum the pepper, is a genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family Solanaceae. Its species are native to the Americas, where they have been cultivated for thousands of years. Peppers are cultivated worldwide and used in many cuisines.Benefits:
Capsicums are an excellent source of vitamin A and C (red contain more than green capsicums).
They are also a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin E, B6 and folate.
The sweetness of capsicums is due to their natural sugars (green capsicums have less sugar than red capsicums)Storage:
The optimum conditions for storage of capsicum is 7- 8°C temperature with high relative humidity (90 to 95 %) where the shelf life of fruits can be extended for 2 to 3 weeks. Capsicums are sensitive to chilling injury below 5° C which leads to softening, pitting, and decay of fruits.
