SUNCHOKE ROOT

Geek talk: Cynara cardunculus But we talk: Sunroot, earth apple, toplnambour, Jerusalem artichoke, Canada portato, French potato Description: Very commonly referred to as Jerusalem artichokes, suchokes are a species of sunflower that is native to North America. Sunchokes typically grow anywehere from 4-9 ft high and were introduced to Europe in the 1600's 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 nuttly 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 gastro-intestinal diseases. They also help normalize our metabolism and are seen as very helpful for the digestive system as a whole. Nutrition: 1 Cup Contains

Origin: Americas

  References:

1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerusalem_artichoke
2. http://www.eattheseasons.com/Archive/sunchoke.htm
3. http://vegetarian.about.com/od/glossary/g/What-Are-Sunchokes-Jerusalem-Artichokes.htm
4. http://www.whyfoods.com/roots-eating-benefits-sunchokes-root.php