Jicama

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How to Eat

• Cut away the skin and slice into sticks and serve with dips on veggies trays for a quick, healthy snack. It does not turn brown from oxidation when sliced!  Jicama tastes great sprinkled with freshly squeezed lime juice and a touch of ground chile pepper. Excellent in salads when paired with cilantro, citrus and red onion. Grate into salads or dice into soups or stir-frys.

Health Benefits

• Jicama is an excellent source of vitamin C and fiber. The natural fiber in Jicama is also considered a “pre-biotic,” which helps good bacteria grow in the digestive tract.

How to Choose

• Look for firm, smooth, roots. The skin often has a scarred or scabby appearance, but does not affect flavor. Do not refrigerate Jicama before using. Whole, uncut Jicama should be stored like a potato – in a cool, dry, dark place. Once cut, wrap in plastic and refrigerate up to 1 week.

How to Store

• Do not refrigerate Jicama before using. Whole, uncut Jicama should be stored like a potato – in a cool, dry, dark place. Once cut, wrap in plastic and refrigerate up to 1 week.

Season

• Year-round

Where grown?

• Product of Mexico

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