It is the texture of a less dens potato.
Jícama is high in carbohydrates in the form of dietary fiber. It is composed of 86-90% water; it contains only trace amounts of protein and lipids. Its sweet flavor comes from the oligofructose inulin (also called fructo-oligosaccharide) which is a prebiotic.
Jicama is loaded with different vitamins and minerals. In fact, it is an excellent source of vitamin C, fiber, potassium, iron, calcium and is also low in sodium. Moreover, it has no calories or fat, and so serves as an essential ingredient in many health food recipes. On an average, one cup of raw sliced jicama contains:
• Calories: 46
• Protein: 0.86 grams
• Carbohydrate: 10.6 grams
• Total Fat: 0.11 grams
• Fiber: 5.8 grams
Here’s a link on how to cook with Jicama……
http://www.ehow.com/how_2074707_cook-jicama.html
I love it raw in salads or veggies and dip. It is sweet and juicy!
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