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Jicama
Inventory, 35 lbs : 8.67
This item was last sold on : 11/27/22
Description/Taste
Jicama is an oval-shaped root vegetable, related to legumes. The size of this tuber can range from one to five pounds and some can reach up to fifty pounds. It has a rough brown skin and a juicy, crisp, white flesh. Jicama has a texture similar to an uncooked potato, yet crunchier and juicy. The taste is somewhat sweet, with a texture and taste similar to a water chestnut.
Seasons/Availability
Jicama is available year-round with a peak season in the fall.
Current Facts
Jicama, pronounced HIK-ka-ma, is botanically classified as Pachyrhizus erosus. It is also known by various other names such as Sweet Turnip in Singapore, and as a Mexican potato or Mexican turnip because of its shape, appearance and country of origin.
Applications
The outer skin of the Jicama is too thick to peel; its rough brown exterior should be cut away with a sharp knife. Often diced or julienned, Jicama is added to salads or side dishes for additional texture and flavor. Jicama can be eaten both raw and cooked. Sliced thinly, a large disc of Jicama can be used as a “tortilla” for tacos or as rolls for hors d’oeuvres. A popular way to heat it in Mexico is sliced, chilled and sprinkled with chili powder, salt and lime juice. The color and crispness of this root vegetable doesn’t diminish over time, and refrigerated, it will keep for long periods of time as well. Jicama is high in protein and low in fat, so it can often be found as an ingredient in Paleo and Raw diets.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In Mexico, Jicama is recognized as one of the four elements used in the Day of the Dead celebration on November 1st. The other festival “elements” are sugar cane, tangerines and peanuts. During the festival, ‘Jicama dolls’ are made from strips of paper. In Spain, "Jicama" refers to any type of root vegetable.
Geography/History
Jicama is native to Mexico and South America. It has been called a yambean, though it is not related to the yam. The tuberous legume has been eaten throughout Central America for centuries. The Greek meaning for its scientific name, Pachyrhizus erosus, means thick root. Jicama doesn’t grow well in areas with frost, so you will find it thriving in more tropical and warm areas. In the United States, Jicama is grown in Florida, Hawaii and in Puerto Rico.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP -CLK | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Frankie's | Oceanside CA | 442-266-2270 |
| Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Red O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-291-8360 |
| Lofty Coffee Co.-Carlsbad State St | Carlsbad CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Miho | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| Miss B's Coconut Club | San Diego CA | 858-381-0855 |
| Monarch | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Mission Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-450-7864 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
| Farm Fresh Meals | Vista CA | 760-707-2383 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Hilton Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-5200 x4234 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| College Cuisine-Pi Beta Phi | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| Hyatt Islandia | San Diego CA | 619-224-1234 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| Bayhill Tavern | San Diego CA | 858-288-6923 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Birds Eye (Prep Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-780-0974 |
| Belmont Park Entertainment | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Southwestern Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-0438 |
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Addison Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-350-7600 |
| Culinary Concepts | San Diego CA | 858-518-0148 |
| Mitch's Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-316-7314 |
| Graze | San Diego CA | 619-839-9852 |
| Hilton Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-543-9000 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Shake and Muddle | Chula Vista CA | 619-816-5429 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| Iron Pig Alehouse | San Diego CA | 619-885-3718 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Sundeck | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 415-218-1535 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| The Seventh House | San Diego CA | 619-310-5614 |
| The Mission EV | San Diego CA | 619-232-7662 |
| Saffron Thai LLC | San Diego CA | 619-574-7737 |
| Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
| Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Pizza Cassette | San Diego CA | 802-310-5601 |
| Social Tap | San Diego CA | 619-398-8938 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-206-6352 |
| The Mission NP | San Diego CA | 619-220-8992 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Tribute Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
| ALCE 101 | Solana Beach CA | 619-885-8075 |
| Campfire Bar | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Lumi | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-777-0700 |
| Monarch School | San Diego CA | 619-651-6604 |
| Truluck's Seafood Steak and Crab House | San Diego CA | 858-453-2583 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box Banquets | San Diego CA | 619-515-3003 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-670-5807 |
| Ebullition Brew Works & Gastronomy | Carlsbad CA | 760-504-4492 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Lofty Coffee Co- W. Cedar | San Diego CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 4 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Home and Away Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| The Mission MB | San Diego CA | 858-488-9060 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Bayside Landing | San Diego CA | 858-270-9200 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Cross Roots | San Diego CA | 858-245-1678 |
| Pier 32 Water Front Grill | National City CA | 619-718-6240 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| Ron Oliver | San Diego | 619-295-3172 |
| Urban Kitchen Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Barrel & Board | San Diego CA | 619-379-2574 |
| Ballast Point Rest. - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
| Loving Hut | San Diego CA | 619-855-5674 |
| Searcher | San Diego CA | 619-226-2403 |
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Santa Monica Farmers Market
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesFresno,CA 1-559-385-4959 About 26 days ago, 11/02/22 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 72 days ago, 9/17/22 
Playa del Carmen
Chedraui Mexico
Near Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico551-7080 About 192 days ago, 5/20/22 Sharer's comments : Jícama en promoción! 
pasar minggu
Near Jakarta, Jakarta Capital Region, IndonesiaAbout 258 days ago, 3/14/22 Sharer's comments : bengkuang 
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Near Venice, California, United StatesAbout 365 days ago, 11/28/21 
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Her Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 393 days ago, 10/31/21 Sharer's comments : Jicama from Her Produce 
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Near Venice, California, United StatesAbout 400 days ago, 10/24/21 
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Fresno Evergreen Farms
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Total Buah Segar
Near Ciputat, Banten, IndonesiaAbout 628 days ago, 3/10/21 Sharer's comments : bangkuang 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 718 days ago, 12/10/20 Sharer's comments : Jicama from Kong Thao is in Season Now |
