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

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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 Spanish traders Malaysia ThailandSingapore

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 0mg Cholesterol 0mg Total 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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