Sunchoke Root
Sunchokes prevent gastrointestinal diseases
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Cynara cardunculus
BUT WE TALK
Sunroot, earth apple, toplnambour, Jerusalem artichoke, Canada portato, French potato
DID YOU KNOW?
Very commonly referred to as Jerusalem artichokes, sunchokes are a species of sunflower that is native to North America. Sunchokes typically grow anywhere from 4-9 ft high and were introduced to Europe in the 1600s by Native Americans in Cape Cod.
The eaten part is the underground tuber which bears some resemblance to a potato.
While not the most aesthetically pleasing vegetable sunchokes have a sweet and nutty flavor and can be eaten both raw and cooked.
KITCHEN PHARMACY
- Sunchokes are known to be especially helpful to the intestines and are seen as preventive against gastrointestinal diseases.
- They also help normalize our metabolism and are seen as very helpful for the digestive system as a whole.
