Want to know why British Cucumbers come wrapped? Here's the reason. The post Why English Cucumbers Come Wrapped in Plastic at ...

Person holding chopped cucumber and pulling back its plastic wrap. - Kinga Krzeminska/Getty Images In an era when everyone's trying to cut down on single-use plastic — from substituting plastic wrap ...

• Most English cucumbers come wrapped in single-use plastic to keep moisture in, air out, and to help prevent bruises and scrapes. • If you buy unwrapped cucumbers, you can wrap them in plastic wrap ...

Ah, plastic wrap, the item light as air, which the slightest, unfortunately timed breeze can cause to cling together into a clear, crinkled ball. It sits waiting to be used in countless kitchens ...

Plastic wrap should never be used in ovens, grills or other high-heat appliances because it can melt. Foods high in fat or sugar heat quickly, which can cause plastic wrap to melt or leach chemicals.