Jicama is an annual liana which can reach lengths of 4-5m, while the roots can reach 2m. These plants form root tubers (cormus) round or rounded like a top with a weight can reach 5kg. Tuber skin thin pale yellow and white interior with fresh fluid rather sweet. Tubers contain sugar and starch as well as phosphorus and calcium. Bulbs also have a cooling effect because they contain 86-90% moisture content. The sweet taste comes from an oligosaccharide called inulin.
