Jerusalem artichoke belongs to the composite family. Native to North & Central America, the plant reached Europe in the 16th century, where the roots served as a staple food for a long time.
The edible roots are also known as earth artichoke, earth brine or eternity potato.
Ingredients
The plant contains many important ingredients, including minerals & trace elements such as magnesium, potassium, calcium, zinc, copper as well as iron. In addition, the root contains inulin.
In addition, the plant contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, C, D & E.
Application areas
Due to the variety of ingredients Jerusalem artichoke has many positive health effects. In the foreground is inulin, which can stabilize blood sugar levels & thus relieve the important metabolic organs pancreas and liver.
Eating Jerusalem artichoke can also promote healthy intestinal flora.