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Cucumber Brine

Cucumber Brine is the salty, acidic liquid used to pickle cucumbers and other vegetables across many cuisines; it appears as plain brine in jars of pickles, capers and other preserved vegetables. It is typically used as a preserving and flavoring medium rather than eaten on its own. Nutritionally, Cucumber Brine is very low in energy but high in sodium — it contains about 4g of salt per 100g — and only traces of other nutrients such as calcium and magnesium. Because it’s used in small amounts for flavoring and preservation, it contributes little to calories or macronutrients. From a health perspective, brine is useful for preserving foods and delivering strong flavor so you can use less added fat, but its high salt content means it’s best used sparingly or swapped for acidic, lower-sodium alternatives when trying to reduce sodium intake.

Vegan · Lactose free · Gluten free · Culinary processed · ~0.20€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

A-

Excellent

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

1 kcal

0% of Daily kcal · low-calorie

Protein

0 g

0% RDI

Fat

0 g

0g sat fat

Carbs

0.3 g

0% RDI

Sugar

0 g

0% RDI

Fiber

0 g

0% RDI

Salt

4 g

80% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

A- · 7.7 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Cucumber Brine healthy?

Yes, Cucumber Brine is very healthy with a Health Grade of A-. It is rich in protective compounds.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Cucumber Brine?

Cucumber Brine is NOVA 2 - Culinary processed.

Q.05Is Cucumber Brine gluten free?

Yes, Cucumber Brine is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Cucumber Brine?

100g of Cucumber Brine contains 1 kcal, 0g protein, 0.3g carbohydrates, 0g fat, and 0g fiber.

Q.04Is Cucumber Brine vegan?

Yes, Cucumber Brine is vegan.

Q.06Is Cucumber Brine lactose free?

Yes, Cucumber Brine is lactose free.

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