What experts say about eating the wax layer. Plus tips to avoid it.
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5 Reasons Why Cucumbers Become Misshapen or Deformed
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It's officially cucumber season and I'm going to enjoy this crunchy and refreshing vegetable in as many ways as possible: chopped in salads on sandwiches and pickled as a gift to myself in the future.
I usually buy cucumbers from my local supermarket and recently I noticed that the cucumbers I buy have a waxy coating. Why is there a waxy coating on the skin? Is the wax safe to eat? To find out I asked two food scientists for their opinion.
