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Is Jicama Safe? Ingredient Analysis

USDA

This page reviews Jicama by USDA as a food. Its current score is 95/100, suggesting that it is generally considered low concern based on the current ingredient profile.

Jicama is a root vegetable known for its crisp texture and mild flavor. Its composition is entirely natural, with no additives or preservatives, supporting a high quality rating.

95 / 100

Good quality

Why score is 95

Jicama is a root vegetable known for its crisp texture and mild flavor. Its composition is entirely natural, with no additives or preservatives, supporting a high quality rating.

Pros

  • Single-ingredient composition: Jicama only, indicating minimal processing and high quality.
  • Natural source of hydration, contributing to overall freshness and crispness.
  • Rich in dietary fiber, promoting digestive health without synthetic additives.
  • Low in calories, making it a healthy snack option without artificial ingredients.

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.

  • Is Jicama safe in this food?

    Good

    Jicama is used here as base. Jicama is a root vegetable that provides a crunchy texture and mild flavor. Its natural composition raises no safety concerns.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: Jicama

    Read the full ingredient profile for Jicama

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 3525659

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Frequently asked questions

Zerotox gives USDA — Jicama 95 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
USDA — Jicama has a Zerotox safety score of 95 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More USDA products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
USDA — Jicama has a Zerotox score of 95 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
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Jicama is a root vegetable known for its crisp texture and mild flavor. Its composition is entirely natural, with no additives or preservatives, supporting a high quality rating. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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Our analysis notes: Single-ingredient composition: Jicama only, indicating minimal processing and high quality.; Natural source of hydration, contributing to overall freshness and crispness.; Rich in dietary fiber, promoting digestive health without synthetic additives.. See the Pros section above.
USDA — Jicama has a Zerotox safety score of 95 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Yes. USDA — Jicama has a Zerotox score of 95 / 100. See clean products and high-rated products for more. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: jicama. See the Ingredients section above.
This product scores 95 / 100 with fewer concerning ingredients. See the Pros and Ingredients sections above.

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