Grown in New Zealand
No genetic modification
Grown using natural pest controls
House of Taste Telegraph cucumbers and Snack Cucs are wrapped in plastic (or shrink wrapped) to retain moisture, freshness and crispness.
House of Taste Telegraph cucumbers are wrapped in RECYCLABLE plastic.
Please dispose of this sensibly as not to harm sea life; nor the environment.
Plastic stops them from going soft. Unwashed, unsliced cucumbers will keep for about seven to ten days when stored in plastic in the refrigerator or ideally at between 10-13 degrees Celsius. House of Taste cucumbers leave our packhouse firm, dark green and unblemished. This is the condition that you should buy your cucumbers in... not soft, yellowing, nor slimey.
Store vegetables in a cool, dry location. Ideal temperature is 10-13 degrees Celsius
The refrigerator is a good option, as it is hard to control temperatures in the kitchen / home to this constant level. Some people like to place them in the vegetable crisper. Simply place them in the warmest area in your fridge
Please be careful not to over chill. Do not allow them to become too cold i.e. too near the chiller or freezer section, as they will turn icy, soft, yellow, slimy and slushy
Cucumbers should not be left out at room temperature too long (especially if unwrapped) as this will cause them to wilt and become limp
If you store unwashed cucumbers in a sealed plastic bag in the vegetable crisper bin, they will keep for at least a week. House of Taste cucumbers are wrapped in plastic for your convenience
Another option, (anecdotal evidence) is to wrap the cucumber in a double paper towel and then place it in a plastic bag in the refrigerator
Keep cucumbers stored away from ethylene gas producing fruit and vegetables such as tomatoes, apples and citrus
Remember to keep a watchful eye for any vegetables or fruit that are rotten and remove them immediately to prevent spreading
Once a cucumber has been cut into and the remainder stored. Always cut off the first slice and discard. This will ensure that no bacteria from the air (on that sliced edge) gets consumed
We recommend to wash any fruit or vegetable before consumption. This is good practice.
Cucumbers are versatile in the kitchen and make a cool, refreshing and easy to prepare treat. They’re also packed with nutrients that benefit your health*...and, however you slice them, they’re delicious!
Remember that our cucumbers are grown using natural pest control and are not genetically modifed!
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House of Taste Telegraph cucumbers and Snack Cucs are now registered with fuelled4life and have been classified by the Food ad Beverage Classification System (FBCS) nutrient criteria as an everyday food. *This means that an everyday food is the healthiest choice and we are encouraged to promote this food in canteen menu planning for schools and early childhood education (ECE) services.
