However, their taste can be affected by the presence of cucurbitacin, a compound that gives them a bitter flavor. This compound is a natural defense mechanism of the cucumber, designed to deter ...

That meant we needed to trim down sweet potatoes and even some thicker cucumbers in order to slice them. It kept our fingers far away from the cutting edge, but most mandolines come with a finger ...

Social media is flooded with people using a razor-sharp cutter called a mandolin to slice cucumbers. However, it's also ...