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Salanova® Lettuces
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Pinkglow™ Pineapple
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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.
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Ebullition Brew Works & Gastronomy | Carlsbad CA | 760-504-4492 |
| Olivewood Gardens -Donation | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| The Clean & Colorful Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-775-9005 |
| Ron Oliver | San Diego | 619-295-3172 |
| Bayside Landing | San Diego CA | 858-270-9200 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP -CLK | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| Graze | San Diego CA | 619-839-9852 |
| Storyhouse Spirits | San Diego CA | 801-949-5955 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Pete's Premade Paleo | San Diego CA | 770-359-8274 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Mission Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-450-7864 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| The Mission EV | San Diego CA | 619-232-7662 |
| Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-944-1631 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
| Hilton Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-543-9000 |
| Mavericks Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-999-0348 |
| Monarch School | San Diego CA | 619-651-6604 |
| Chef Drew Mc Partlin | San Diego CA | 619-990-9201 |
| The Mission NP | San Diego CA | 619-220-8992 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Oside Kitchen Collaborative | Oceanside CA | 619-807-7161 |
| Monarch | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| The Mission MB | San Diego CA | 858-488-9060 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| Urban Kitchen Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| Pendry SD (Pool House) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Miho | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Parkhouse Eatery | San Diego CA | 619-295-7275 |
| The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza | Oceanside CA | 760-310-1535 |
| Kitchens For Good | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
| Hyatt Islandia | San Diego CA | 619-224-1234 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| Loving Hut | San Diego CA | 619-855-5674 |
| Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe 2 | Poway CA | 858-397-2922 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| Artifact at Mingei | San Diego CA | 619-846-2164 |
| Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| Belmont Park Entertainment | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Pina (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 562-371-5919 |
| Miss B's Coconut Club | San Diego CA | 858-381-0855 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar | Oceanside CA | 619-297-3100 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Pitchers | San Diego CA | 858-472-1251 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-670-5807 |
| Brigantine Corp | San Diego CA | 858-926-9644 |
| Mitch's Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-316-7314 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Home and Away Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Communal Coffee - Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 619-920-7887 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| J & Tonys | San Diego CA | 855-634-7664 |
| Hott Mess | San Diego CA | 619-297-1866 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept | San Diego CA | 619-725-6478 |
| Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Bayhill Tavern | San Diego CA | 858-288-6923 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Frankie's | Oceanside CA | 442-266-2270 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Cross Roots | San Diego CA | 858-245-1678 |
| Supernatural Sandwich (Miramar) | San Diego CA | 858-831-7835 |
| Pendry SD (Pendry Banquets) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Paradise Point Resort BQT Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Jujus Kitchen | Bonita CA | 619-471-5342 |
| Mission Bay Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 858-488-0501 x14 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
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pasar minggu
Near Jakarta, Jakarta Capital Region, IndonesiaAbout 65 days ago, 3/14/22 Sharer's comments : bengkuang 
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Fresno Evergreen
Near Venice, California, United StatesAbout 172 days ago, 11/28/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 200 days ago, 10/31/21 Sharer's comments : Jicama from Her Produce 
Mar Vista Farmers Market
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Near Venice, California, United StatesAbout 207 days ago, 10/24/21 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Fresno Evergreen Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United States1-559-385-4959 About 218 days ago, 10/13/21 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United States1-559-385-4959 About 232 days ago, 9/29/21 
Total Buah Segar
Near Ciputat, Banten, IndonesiaAbout 435 days ago, 3/10/21 Sharer's comments : bangkuang 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 525 days ago, 12/10/20 Sharer's comments : Jicama from Kong Thao is in Season Now 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 621 days ago, 9/05/20 Sharer's comments : Jicama from King Thao 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 633 days ago, 8/24/20 Sharer's comments : The real deal jicama from Kong Thao Farms! 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 635 days ago, 8/22/20 |
