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7.35 g · 26% DV target
A knobby, sunflower-related tuber native to North America, the Jerusalem artichoke is prized for its nutty, potato-like flavour and its high concentration of inulin, a fermentable carbohydrate.
The primary carbohydrate is inulin, a prebiotic fibre that bypasses digestion in the small intestine to feed beneficial gut bacteria like Bifidobacterium.
Because inulin is fermented by gut microbes rather than digested into glucose, these tubers have a significantly lower impact on blood sugar levels compared to potatoes.
Rapid fermentation of inulin in the colon can cause noticeable digestive gas or bloating in some people, a trait that earned them the historical nickname 'fartichokes'.
Petal shape shows the nine FoodCompass domains, including nutrient density, processing, satiety, fats, and phytochemicals.
7.35 g · 26% DV target
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Store in a paper bag to prevent moisture buildup.
They soften faster than potatoes if left out.
Extremely hardy perennial that requires minimal water or pesticides and can grow in poor soils.
Despite the name, they are not from Jerusalem and are not artichokes; the name likely stems from 'girasole', the Italian word for sunflower.