| ID | 1,514 |
| Crop ID | Jicama Yam Bean |
| Part | Root |
| Use Category | Food |
| Notes | Edible root - raw or cooked. Crisp, sweet and juicy, it tastes somewhat like an apple when raw and a water chestnut when cooked. It also stays crisp after being cooked, which makes it a popular substitute for water chestnuts in Chinese cooking. A starch extracted from the root is used in custards and puddings. |
| Metadata ID | 5,575 |