Jerusalem artichokes, also called sunchokes, aren't like regular artichokes. These root vegetables have a taste that's similar to water chestnuts, and you

can eat them raw or cooked. If you eat them cooked, they have a creamy texture and you can use them in ways similar to potatoes. Jerusalem artichokes

provide a number of vitamins and minerals and may provide some health benefits because of their role as a prebiotic. The benefits of the Jerusalem Artichoke

are well known throughout the world, for its ability to significantly lower blood sugar levels and stabilize them, for the natural significance of the  tea with no

side effects like that of modern medicines. The artichoke contains about 10% protein,no oil,and a surprising lack of starch. However, it is rich in the carbohydrate

inulin(76%), which is a polymer of the monosaccharide fructose. Tubers that are stored for any length of time will degest their inulin into its component fructose.

Jerusalem Artichokes have an underlying sweet taste because of the fructose,which is about one and a half times sweeter than sucrose.

-You can drink the tea hot or cold.

-Ground for use in baking, smoothies, yogurts, milk, and salads.

-Great with any kind of dishes.

-Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, keep in a cool, dry place.