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    Home » This and That » Jicama Facts: Hi-Ku-Muh.

    by Kathy Patalsky · updated: Sep 30, 2019 · published: Apr 21, 2009 · About 2 minutes to read this article. 7 Comments

    Jicama Facts: Hi-Ku-Muh.

    Many people do not know what jicama is! Jicama, (Pronounced: Hi-Ku-Muh) came in fourth place in the “Most Feared Veggie” poll. Well there is nothing to fear about this crunchy crisp root veggie. It’s as easy to peel as a potato and there is no cooking involved-eat it raw! There is no veggie with such a moist crisp crunch! Jicama has a very mild sweet taste that absorbs flavors very well. But how does it rank in the nutrition department? Well…


    Jicama Nutrition:
    Let’s be honest, there’s not a whole lot of nutrients in jicama. But it is high in Vitamin C and low in calories. One cup has around 40 calories! It’s also very high in fiber. That same 49 calorie cup has 6 grams of fiber. Diet food: yes.

    Jicama: Cure for Celery Fatigue? Sometimes life calls for a super crunchy hydrating veggie. For many people that veggie is celery. Well jicama is another super crunchy veggie than you should add to your vegetable repertoire. It’s sweeter than celery and much less grainy to chew. It’s almost like biting into and sucking on sugarcane…if you have ever done that before.

    Jicama Nutrition Facts
    from NutritionData.com
    per 1 cup
    calories: 49
    fat: 0
    carbs: 11 g
    protein: 1 g
    fiber: 6 g
    Vitamin C: 44% RDA
    Potassium: 6% RDA
    Folate: 4% RDA
    Iron: 4% RDA
    Manganese: 4% RDA
    Magnesium: 4% RDA

    Cool crunchy veggie that’s high in fiber, Vitamin C and hydrating water! Give it a try and fear it no more…

    When Purchasing…
    Choose jicama that is firm and has few spots. A nice smooth tan color is desirable. As a jicama ages it will wrinkle, dry out and the spots will darken. Jicama can sit in our fruit bowl for a few weeks if needed. No refridgeration is required, but also optional.

    Serving: Slice, grate, chop, dice or simply peel and much! Jicam is a versatile veggie that can be eaten raw or cooked.

    Other names: Mexican potato, Mexican yam bean, ahipa, saa got, Chinese turnip, lo bok, and the Chinese potato. Member of the legume family. Root veggie.


    references: nutritiondata.com, foodreference.com and personal usage.

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    About Kathy Patalsky

    Hey there! I'm Kathy, lover of kitty cats, weekend baking, 90's movies, travel, beach fog and foamy lattes. Since 2007, I have been sharing my vegan recipes and photos. My goal is to make your cooking life a little easier, delicious - and plant-loaded - while sharing some LIFE and conversation along the way.

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