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Jicamas

Jicamas
Common Packs:

5-, 10-, and 20-lb. packs.

Receiving Inspecting:

Choose jicama with firm texture and smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid shriveled or moldy jicama.

Storage Handling:
 

Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)

  • 60-65° F/16-18° C
  • 85-95% relative humidity
Shelf-Life:
7 to 14 days.
Troubleshooting:

Decay and internal brown discoloration are indications of chill injury. Store properly.

Jicama may begin to sprout if exposed to high temperatures.

High moisture levels during storage can cause mold. Keep product dry and maintain a humidity level of 85-95%.

Usage Ideas:

  • Drizzle sticks of jicama and carrots with lime juice and cayenne.
  • Serve chopped jicama with hummus and baba ghanouj dips.

Seasonality:

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Flavor Profile

Jicamas have very little flavor; mildly sweet with an earthy taste; a cross between an apple and a potato.

Texture Profile

Tan, papery skin; inner flesh is crunchy and juicy, like an apple or water chestnut.

Pairings

Pair with carrots, cayenne pepper, eggplant, hummus, and lime juice.

Substitution Suggestions

Water chestnuts.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 1 cup jicama (120g) grams
Calories 45
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 0g0%
Total Carbohydrate 11g4%
Dietary Fiber 6g21%
Total Sugars 2g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 1g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 14mg2%
Iron 0.72mg4%
Potassium 180mg4%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.