Jicama

• Jicama is a root vegetable with thick, brown skin. It's white inside and tastes like an apple but not as sweet. It’s a bit like a potato but with a lot fewer carbs.
• On the outside, the jicama looks like a light brown beet. Inside, it looks and feels like a raw potato. But it doesn't taste like one. 
• It's crisp and slightly sweet, like an apple.
• It is a good source of antioxidants like vitamin C. Diets high in these compounds have been linked to a lower risk of certain chronic diseases.
• It contains dietary fiber, potassium, iron, copper, and nitrate, which may benefit heart health by lowering cholesterol levels, reducing blood pressure, and improving circulation.
• It contains high amounts of dietary fiber and water, both of which promote healthy bowel movements.
• For conservation: constant refrigeration to 45 °F 

Located on the coast of Nayarit, Mexico