Jerusalem artichoke
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Jerusalem artichoke | |
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Jerusalem artichokes | |
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Species: | H. tuberosus
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Helianthus tuberosus | |
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Easy-to-grow, tuber-forming sunflower relative. Tubers are potato-like but with a softer texture inside, and a sweet and nutty flavor. They are delicious roasted. Since they consist in large part of indigestible inulin they are low in calories, and provide nutrition for gut flora (prebiotic), but can also cause flatulence.
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