Jerusalem Artichoke
Selection Information
Usage: Eaten raw and with dips or sauces. Can be grated, sliced, dice or julienned for use in vegetables salads or meat and fish dishes.
Selection: Also called sun choke, Jerusalem artichoke is the root tuber or the sunflower plant. Good quality Jerusalem artichokes should be heavy for its size and full of moisture. It will be tan to cream in color, and can be either smooth or lumpy and bulbous.
Avoid: Avoid product that is wrinkled, dry and lightweight. Jerusalem artichoke should be thoroughly scrubbed to remove any sand or soil.
Seasonal Information
Available year-round with the sweetest product arriving in the fall and winter.
Jerusalem Artichoke Nutritional Information
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Serving Size: 150g
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| Amount Per Serving |
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Calories 114
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Calories from Fat 0
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% Daily Value* |
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Total Fat 0 |
0% |
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Cholesterol 0mg |
0% |
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Sodium 6mg |
0% |
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Total Carbohydrate 26g |
9% |
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Dietary Fiber 2g |
10% |
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Sugars 14g |
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Protein 3g |
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Vitamin A 1% |
Vitamin C 10% |
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Calcium 2% |
Iron 28% |
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. |
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Jerusalem artichokes are very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. It is also a good source of Thiamin, Phosphorus and Potassium, and a very good source of Iron.
Jerusalem Artichoke Tips & Trivia
- The Jerusalem artichoke is not an artichoke, nor is it from Jerusalem. This tuber, which somewhat resembles ginger root, is native to the Mississippi Valley. Its use originated with Indians inhabiting that area who introduced it to the white settlers. How it got its misleading name is not known.