Nut & Seed

Cucumber Seed

About This Entry

Cucumber seeds, dried and roasted as a snack in parts of Asia and Africa, have a light, faintly grassy flavor — that freshness pairs with Riesling.

Wine Pairing Explanation

Primary wine styles

Alternative wine styles

Common Culinary Uses

At a Glance

Group

Edible Seeds

Classification

Nuts & Seeds

Usage intensity

accent

Scientific name

Cucumis sativus

Scientific Classification

Display name
Cucumber Seed
Classification
Nuts & Seeds
Group
Edible Seeds
Scientific name
Cucumis sativus

Taxonomy

Usage intensity
accent

Pairing guidance is based on general culinary principles and may vary by preparation and preference.