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Jicama

Jicama. ---AKA--- Mexican potato Mexican yam bean Chinese turnip Chinese potato Ahipa Saa got Lo bok. It has roots. Native to Latin America Domesticated by Aztecs Dietary staple Attractive plant ‘Edible roots’ 40 pounds. It travels. It’s readily available. Available year-round

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Jicama

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  1. Jicama ---AKA--- Mexican potato Mexican yam bean Chinese turnip Chinese potato Ahipa Saa got Lo bok

  2. It has roots • Native to Latin America • Domesticated by Aztecs • Dietary staple • Attractive plant • ‘Edible roots’ • 40 pounds

  3. It travels

  4. It’s readily available • Available year-round • Long shelf life • Fairly inexpensive

  5. It’s extremely nutritious • Very Lo-cal • Fat-free • Low sodium • Lots of Vitamin C • Low sugar content Serving Size (60g) Calories 25 Calories from Fat 0 Total Fat 0g Sodium 0mgCholesterol 0mgTotal Carb. 5g 2% Fiber 3g 12% Sugars 1g Protein 0g Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 20% Calcium 0% Iron 2%

  6. …And it’s versatile Eat it: -Raw -Baked -Steamed -Braised -Boiled -Deep-fried -Stir-fried -For thickening

  7. You’ll find it… • In the US in Southwestern cuisine • US produce markets • Latin American and Asian demand • In fusion cuisine • Catching on in US & European restaurants

  8. So… What political issues can you identify?

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