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Jicama
Inventory, 35 lbs : 76.21
This item was last sold on : 09/22/23
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.
| The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza | Oceanside CA | 760-310-1535 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-6360 |
| Parq Restaurant and Nightclub | San Diego CA | 619-727-6789 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Artifact at Mingei | San Diego CA | 619-846-2164 |
| Copper Kings | San Marcos CA | 323-810-1662 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Two Ducks | San Diego CA | 760-235-3120 |
| Cross Roots | San Diego CA | 858-245-1678 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP -CLK | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Hilton Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-543-9000 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Raglan Public House | San Diego CA | 619-794-2304 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Storyhouse Spirits | San Diego CA | 801-949-5955 |
| Mitch's Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-316-7314 |
| The Mission EV | San Diego CA | 619-232-7662 |
| Casero Taqueria | Carlsbad CA | 760-533-4997 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Sycuan Casino | El Cajon CA | 619-445-6002 |
| The Mission MB | San Diego CA | 858-488-9060 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| 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 |
| Lofty Coffee Co.-Carlsbad State St | Carlsbad CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Barrel & Board | San Diego CA | 619-379-2574 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| UCSD La Jolla (Pritikin Intensive) | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
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| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
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| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Limoncello | La Mesa CA | 619-698-0080 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Oceanic Clairemont Mesa | San Diego CA | 619-780-0974 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 415-218-1535 |
| MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept | San Diego CA | 619-725-6478 |
| Monarch | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Hilton Garden Inn - Homewood Suites San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-696-6300 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 760-230-6747 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Ron Oliver | San Diego | 619-295-3172 |
| Urban Kitchen Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Monarch School | San Diego CA | 619-651-6604 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
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| Southwestern Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-0438 |
| Prager Brothers Artisan Bread | Carlsbad CA | 760-445-9536 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
| Olivewood Gardens -Donation | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
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| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
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| Higher Grounds Coffee + Cafe | San Diego CA | 831-247-5395 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Farm Fresh Meals | Vista CA | 760-707-2383 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Ebullition Brew Works & Gastronomy | Carlsbad CA | 760-504-4492 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
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| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| Luce | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
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| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| Beach Terrance Inn | Carlsbad CA | 760-729-5951 |
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| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Dining | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| The Mission NP | San Diego CA | 619-220-8992 |
| Virtue Coffee & Juice | San Diego CA | 619-485-0485 |
| The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
| Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
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| Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Paradise Point Resort BQT Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
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Santa Monica Farmers Market
Her Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 11 days ago, 9/13/23 Sharer's comments : Jicama from Her Produce 
FreshCo
Near Fresno, California, United StatesAbout 28 days ago, 8/26/23 Sharer's comments : Beautiful jicama in Freshco Fresno CA .. 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Fresno Evergreen
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 29 days ago, 8/26/23 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Her Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 32 days ago, 8/23/23 Sharer's comments : Jicama from Her Produce 
La Colmena
Near Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, MexicoAbout 41 days ago, 8/13/23 
SS2 Morning Market, Petalimg Jaya, Malaysia
Near Petaling Jaya, Selangor, MalaysiaAbout 99 days ago, 6/16/23 
SS 2 Morning Market, Jalan SS2/64, SS 2, 47300 Pet
Near Petaling Jaya, Selangor, MalaysiaAbout 149 days ago, 4/27/23 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Fresno Evergreen Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesFresno,CA 1-559-385-4959 About 326 days ago, 11/02/22 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Fresno Evergreen
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 371 days ago, 9/17/22 
Playa del Carmen
Chedraui Mexico
Near Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico551-7080 About 491 days ago, 5/20/22 Sharer's comments : Jícama en promoción! 
pasar minggu
Near Jakarta, Jakarta Capital Region, IndonesiaAbout 558 days ago, 3/14/22 Sharer's comments : bengkuang 
Mar Vista Farmers Market
Fresno Evergreen
Near Venice, California, United StatesAbout 664 days ago, 11/28/21 
Specialty Produce
Her Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 692 days ago, 10/31/21 Sharer's comments : Jicama from Her Produce 
Mar Vista Farmers Market
Fresno Evergreen
Near Venice, California, United StatesAbout 699 days ago, 10/24/21 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Fresno Evergreen Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United States1-559-385-4959 About 711 days ago, 10/13/21 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Chao Fresno Evergreen Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United States1-559-385-4959 About 725 days ago, 9/29/21 |
