Jicama is a delicious root vegetable from the Fabaceae. The edible root is round-shaped with a white interior and thick brown skin. The white crispy fleshy part is sweet, juicy with a nutty aroma and has the same texture as apple or pear.

Jicama has two main cultivated varieties:

Jicama de leche: It has elongated roots and milky white juices and is, to some extent, less tasty.

Jicama de agua: It is the most commonly grown variety in the United States and the most frequently seen variety in North American markets.

130 grams of raw Jicama consist of the following nutrients:

• Calories-49
• Fat- 0.1gm
• Fiber- 6.4 gm
• Protein-1 gm
• Carbohydrate-12 gm
• Iron-4% of RDI
• Vitamin C-44% of RDI
• Folate-4% of RDI

Jicama has the following health benefits:

• Rich in antioxidants
• Improves digestion
• Reduces the risk of cancer
• Helps with weight loss
• Regulates the blood sugar
• Strengthens the bone health
• Improves the brain health