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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Jicama |
| Scientific name | Pachyrhizus erosus |
| Family / Genus | Fabaceae / — |
| Produce category | Root Vegetable |
| Produce subcategory | Tuberous Root |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4599 |
| PLU — organic | 94599 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_3990 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 3.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Jicama de Agua | 95% | The predominant commercial type in the US market. Roots are typically large, round to turnip-shaped, with thin, yellowish-brown skin. The flesh is crisp, white, juicy, and sweet with a mild, nutty fla |
| Jicama de Leche | 3% | Less common in commercial fresh markets compared to ‘Jicama de Agua’. Roots are generally larger but contain a milky sap and have a less crisp, more fibrous texture. Its flavor is often less sweet, ma |
| Other Regional Selections | 2% | Encompasses various localized or heirloom selections grown in specific regions, often for local markets. These may exhibit variations in size, shape, sweetness, and texture, but generally do not achie |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 55°F.
- Freezing point: 30.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 1 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Jicama is a non-climacteric root vegetable with very low ethylene production and low sensitivity.
Mixed-load compatibility
Non-odor producing, low ethylene producer, low ethylene sensitive. Compatible with most produce not sensitive to chilling.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Increasing, driven by ethnic cuisine popularity, health trends, and versatility in salads and snacks.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.9 |
| Income elasticity | 0.3 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1.5 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Standard Jicama | 100% |
Pack sizes
- 38-40 lb cartons
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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