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Ramps
The wild ramp, AKA wild leek, botanical name Allium tricoccum, is a flowering perennial plant that grows in clusters. It is a member of the Allium family along with onions and leeks
Calamondin Limes
The Calamondin lime is a cross between a sour, loose skinned mandarin and a kumquat, therefore technically making it an orangequat.
Salanova® Lettuces
Salanova® lettuce is a full-sized variety developed for the baby lettuce market. Botanically these varieties are scientifically known as Lactuca sativa.
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.
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| ALCE 101 | Solana Beach CA | 858-342-5495 |
| Mitch's Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-316-7314 |
| Cocina Calavera | San Diego CA | 213-435-4893 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Volcano Rabbit | San Diego CA | 619-232-8226 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Peace Pies | San Diego CA | 619-618-6960 |
| Campfire Bar | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Pier 32 Water Front Grill | National City CA | 619-718-6240 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Queenstown Public House | San Diego CA | 619-546-0444 |
| Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| 264 Fresco (Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Fortunate Son | San Diego CA | 619-806-6121 |
| Home and Away Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-886-1358 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-6360 |
| Oside Kitchen Collaborative | Oceanside CA | 619-807-7161 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Supernatural Sandwich (Miramar) | San Diego CA | 858-831-7835 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Catering By Felicia G. | San Diego CA | 619-742-4747 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Miss B's Coconut Club | San Diego CA | 858-381-0855 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| Ebullition Brew Works & Gastronomy | Carlsbad CA | 760-504-4492 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Rosewood Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5886 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Galaxy Taco | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| Wrench and Rodent | Oceanside CA | 760-840-1976 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Miho | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| K&L Neighborhood Eateries | San Diego CA | 619-632-2824 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Truluck's Seafood Steak and Crab House | San Diego CA | 858-453-2583 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Saffron Thai LLC | San Diego CA | 619-574-7737 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Baja Betty's | San Diego CA | 619-269-8510 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| Quality Coast Inc | San Diego CA | 619-734-1114 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Le Papagayo (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| San Diego Freedom Ranch | Campo CA | 619-478-5696 |
| Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
| Sublime Ale House-San Marcos | San Marcos CA | |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Beeside Balcony | Del Mar CA | 858-880-8105 |
| Graze | San Diego CA | 619-839-9852 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-670-5807 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| The Clean & Colorful Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-775-9005 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Brigantine Corp | San Diego CA | 858-926-9644 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Le Papagayo (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 949-235-5862 |
| 619 Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-647-4409 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
| MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept | San Diego CA | 619-725-6478 |
| Supernatural Sandwich (Little Italy) | San Diego CA | 619-230-5976 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5121 |
| Storyhouse Spirits | San Diego CA | 801-949-5955 |
| Our Green Affair | San Diego CA | 858-337-9196 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Enclave | Miramar CA | 808-554-4219 |
| Thyme for Something Homemade | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-245-1004 |
| Municipal Taco | Oceanside CA | 760-231-1999 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
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Near Ciputat, Banten, IndonesiaAbout 68 days ago, 3/10/21 Sharer's comments : bangkuang 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 157 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 253 days ago, 9/05/20 Sharer's comments : Jicama from King Thao 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 265 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 267 days ago, 8/22/20 
Barn Fresh Produce
Barn Fresh Produce
Near Moss Landing, California, United States8850 CA-1 Moss Landing CA 95039 About 583 days ago, 10/11/19 
Central market of Athens Greece
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceAbout 619 days ago, 9/05/19 Sharer's comments : Jicama 👌🏻 
Ortegas
Ortegas Market
Near Petaluma, California, United States946 Caulfield Lane C Petaluma CA 94952 707-766-8093 About 663 days ago, 7/23/19 
El Chico
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Near San Francisco, California, United States2965 24th Street San Francisco CA 94110 415-643-4550 About 672 days ago, 7/14/19 
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Near San Francisco, California, United States724 Larkin Street San Francisco CA 94109 415-474-1377 About 674 days ago, 7/12/19 
Tula Market
Tula Market
Near Laguna Hills, California, United States24418 Rockfield Blvd Lake Forest CA 92630 949-581-5150 About 686 days ago, 6/30/19 
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Baja Ranch Market
Near Altadena, California, United States2515 N Fair Oaks Drive Altadena CA 91001 626-204-0171 About 688 days ago, 6/28/19 
Northgate Gonzalez Markets
Northgate Market - 4th Street
Near Santa Ana, California, United States409 E. 4th Street Santa Ana CA 92701 714-647-9310 About 695 days ago, 6/21/19 
Albertsons
Albertson’s - Harbor Blvd
Near Costa Mesa, California, United States2300-c Harbor Blvd. Costa Mesa CA 92626 949-515-7227 About 695 days ago, 6/21/19 |
