| # | Concept | Culture | Statement | Freq. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | cucumber | Middle East | Frequently used in savory dishes like raita and tzatziki, often served at room temperature | 1 |
| 2 | cucumber | Middle East | Commonly used in savory dishes, such as raita and tzatziki, and also pickled for long-term storage. | 1 |
| 3 | cucumber | Middle Eastern countries | Frequently used in pickling and as a condiment | 1 |
| 4 | cucumber | Middle Eastern countries | Frequently used in pickling or as a key ingredient in yogurt-based dishes | 1 |
| 5 | sea cucumber | Middle East | Sea cucumber is not a common ingredient in traditional dishes and might not be widely recognized as food. | 1 |
| 6 | sea cucumber | Middle Eastern countries | Rarely consumed and not a significant part of traditional cuisine | 1 |