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Jicama is a vegetable, not a fruit. This round, fleshy vegetable can grow to be quite large, and its skin has a bark-like texture. The jicama's taste has been described as similar to an apple. Sometimes called a Mexican turnip, jicama is a starchy, slightly sweet root vegetable popular in Mexico. It has the texture of a firm pear or raw potato. Jicama is a species in the genus Pachyrhizus in the bean family. Plants in this genus are referred to as yam bean, although that term can be another name for the jicama root itself. It grows in Central America, South Asia, and the Caribbean. There are many reasons to eat jicama. For one, it has very few calories, only 35 per 100g. Jicama also is good for lowering cholesterol and has very low sodium. It is a great source of dietary fiber. It is considered a good snack for people with diabetes, or people who are on diets. However, you should also know that jicama contains an organic toxin called rotenone that has been linked to Parkinson's disease in some studies. The toxin is mostly found in the leaf tops, stems, and seed pods, so don't eat those. The peeled roots are considered safe for human consumption. Jicama is rich in vitamin C. Jicama also contains important minerals like magnesium, copper, iron, and manganese.
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