Jerusalem Artichoke
"Sunflower roots that taste like artichokes"
Jerusalem artichoke, a vegetable that tastes like a delicious fusion of an artichoke and a sweet potato, is actually a type of root vegetable native to North America.
Also known as
Sunchokes, Topinambur, Canadian truffles
Botanical name
Helianthus tuberosus
Product Details
PLU Code
4791
4-digit conventional code
Category
Vegetables
Sunchokes (Jerusalem Artichokes) › All Sizes
Origin
North America
Temperature
0 to 2°C (32 to 36°F)
Shelf Life
6-12 months
Status
Approved
About Jerusalem Artichoke
The edible tuber of the plant was a staple food for many Native American tribes and early European settlers.
Nutrition Information
Jerusalem artichokes are a nutrient-rich root vegetable. Here are their key nutrition facts per 100g serving:
Energy is approximately 70 kcal.
Carbohydrates are about 16-17g with dietary fibers making up around 2-3g and sugars about 4-5g.
Jerusalem artichokes are low in fat, containing less than 1g per 100g.
Protein content is roughly 2g.
They are a good source of minerals like potassium 429mg, magnesium 19mg, phosphorus 66mg, and also contain micronutrients like copper 0.25mg, iron 1.7mg, manganese 0.16mg, thiamin 0.05mg.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for Jerusalem artichoke tubers. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
0 to 2°C (32 to 36°F)
Humidity
90-95%
Packaging
Breathable bags or containers to maintain humidity
Shelf Life
6-12 months
Storage Notes: The tubers have a thin, easily damaged skin that loses water fast, so high-humidity cold storage is essential to prevent shriveling and rot. Highest freezing point: -2.2°C. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 365-368.
Applies to: Jerusalem artichoke tubers.
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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