JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE
Jerusalem artichoke is a plant from the Asteraceae family, similar to the sunflower, and its edible root tubers resemble potatoes. Its tubers can be eaten cooked as a dish or salad, and they can also be consumed as a fruit. This food, which has a sweet taste, is reminiscent of the appearance of peat.
SPECIFICATIONS
Country: TURKEY
Size/Weight: (+) 200 gms
Packaging Weight: 03 | 05
Description
Jerusalem artichoke’s native habitat is North America, where it used to be a staple food for Native Americans. With the popularity of potatoes, Jerusalem artichoke was forgotten and is now rarely cultivated. Economically, Jerusalem artichoke is not highly valued as a vegetable. According to recent studies, Jerusalem artichoke tubers contain a significant amount of inulin, a substance that, along with fruit sugar (glucose), gives it a sweet and tasty flavor. It is noted that Jerusalem artichoke does not contain starch, thus its calorie value is low. Inulin found in Jerusalem artichoke is a crucial substance, especially recommended for diabetic patients. Inulin is a type of probiotic that is indigestible and unabsorbable, reaching the intestines without being digested, thus supporting the formation of beneficial bacteria, acting as a probiotic.









