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Re: Hickama
      05/18/03 03:03 PM
HeatherAdministrator

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Hi - It's a root veggie, pronounced "hickama" but spelled jicama. It's kinda like a water chestnut in texture but tastes better. It's high in insoluble fiber, and it's almost always eaten raw, so be careful. Treat it like any other raw veggie....

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