Find GFSI-certified cucumber suppliers on Nutrada offering flakes, powder, and diced forms from Netherlands and China. Cucumber requires careful moisture verification due to the vegetable's extremely high fresh water content.
| Value | Description |
| Botanical name | Cucumis sativus |
| Available forms | Flakes, powder, diced |
| Origins | Netherlands, China |
| Certifications | GFSI (BRCGS, IFS, FSSC 22000), EU Organic, GlobalGAP, Kosher, Halal |
| Common applications | Instant soups, seasoning blends, smoothie bases |
| Packaging | 10-25 kg bags |
| MOQ | 20kg |
| Category | Dried Vegetables Wholesale |
| Form | What it means for procurement | Typical application |
| Flakes | Light dried slices that rehydrate quickly in hot water | Instant soups, noodle dishes |
| Powder | Fine mesh powder for direct incorporation | Seasoning blends, beverage mixes |
| Diced | Small uniform pieces maintaining structure | Ready meals, sauce bases |
Spain is the largest EU fresh cucumber exporter, with production concentrated in Almería and Murcia supplying raw material to dehydration processors serving European food manufacturers.
The Netherlands contributes significant volumes through year-round greenhouse cultivation, with controlled-environment production delivering consistent quality specifications suited to premium flake formats at higher unit prices than field-grown origins.
China is the dominant global volume source for dried cucumber, producing the large majority of the world's fresh cucumber supply from field-grown operations, with competitive pricing particularly relevant for powder applications; buyers should request current pesticide residue screening in line with EU maximum residue level requirements.
Fresh cucumber contains approximately 96% water, the highest moisture content of any common dried vegetable ingredient, this means significantly more raw material is required per kilogram of dried output than for most other vegetables, and buyers should factor this yield loss directly into price-per-kilogram comparisons across origins.
Dried cucumber is regularly bought alongside dried courgette and dried celery by manufacturers producing soup mixes and seasoning blends, with Spanish and Chinese processors typically offering all three within a consolidated quote.
Dried cucumber absorbs moisture rapidly due to its hygroscopic nature, store below 20% relative humidity to prevent caking. Standard packaging uses 10-25 kg multi-layer bags with moisture barriers. Shelf life reaches 18-24 months under proper storage conditions. Check the moisture content specification on each CoA before ordering as levels above 8% reduce shelf stability significantly.
Netherlands and select Chinese facilities offer EU Organic certified dried cucumber with full traceability documentation. Dutch organic suppliers typically provide smaller volumes with premium positioning while Chinese organic facilities can handle bulk powder requirements. USDA NOP certification availability varies by processor.
Consumer packaging formats include stand-up pouches for flakes, spice jars for powder, and sachets for instant applications. MOQ requirements start higher than bulk orders due to packaging line changeovers. Buyers must specify mesh size for powder applications before production begins as this affects dissolvability in cold applications.
Cucumber processors concentrate in Netherlands and China with specialized dehydration equipment designed for high-moisture vegetables. Request batch-specific CoA, microbiological reports, and moisture analysis documentation.
Nutrada lists GFSI-certified cucumber suppliers from Netherlands and China, covering flakes and powder across conventional and organic supply. All orders are placed directly with certified suppliers, with no intermediary.
Last updated: Apr 8, 2026
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