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Why eat Jerusalem Artichokes?

by Annette Welsford No Comments
Jerusalem Artichokes

The tuber called Jerusalem Artichoke (or Sunchoke)  looks a little like a knobbly potato, however it is in fact a member of the aster family (Asteraceae), whereas potatoes are members of the Solanaceae family, which also contains tomatoes and peppers. A serving of Jerusalem artichoke is an excellent source of iron (28 percent of daily recommended ...