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Jicama Potato


Selection Information


Usage: Eaten raw or used in soups, stews and salads, Use it cubed, sliced or as a substitute for water chestnuts in stir-fry.

Selection: Also called a Mexican potato, good-quality jicama will be smooth-skinned, relatively free of blemishes, firm and heavy with moisture.

Avoid: Avoid product that is soft, wrinkled, pock-marked or has spots of mold. Store in a cool, dry area since too much moisture will cause mold.


Seasonal Information



Available year-round from tropical America.


Jicama Nutritional Information


Each 3.5 oz serving has about 45 calories and contains vitamin C.


Jicama Potato Tips & Trivia

  • The next time you make stir-fry, use Jicama instead of water chestnuts. The texture and juiciness are the same, but the flavor of Jicama is slightly sweet. Also try Jicama raw, soaked in a little lemon juice and sprinkled with a small amount of salt.

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