Jerusalem artichoke
noun
Je·ru·sa·lem artichoke
jə-ˈrü-s(ə-)ləm- 
-ˈrüz-ləm-,
-ˈrü-zə-
: a perennial sunflower (Helianthus tuberosus) of the U.S. and Canada widely cultivated for its tubers that are used as a vegetable and as a livestock feed
also
: its tubers
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The food goes big on texture, spice and indulgence: cloud-like challah with za’atar butter, lamb neck tagine layered with rose harissa and saffron, a beautiful Jerusalem artichoke dish that wouldn’t look out of place in a white-tablecloth tasting menu.
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Lela London, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Menu options include Jerusalem artichoke zuppa, bluefin tuna crudo, tortellini ala bolognese, heritage turkey with traditional sides and much more.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
The inulin from Jerusalem artichoke may cause some digestive upset for those with IBS.
—Shushy Rita Setrakian Ms, Rd, Health, 9 Aug. 2024
Another type of artichoke, completely unrelated to the usual green plant, is the Jerusalem artichoke.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 13 Apr. 2024
The latest seasonal dishes include an Onsen tamago-style egg served with potato foam, and cabbage stuffed with Jerusalem artichoke and hazelnuts.
—Kate Maxwell Lindsey Tramuta Reggie Nadelson Gisela Williams Roxanne Fequiere Siska Lyssens, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024
This soluble fiber is found in many plants, such as barley, chicory, garlic, and Jerusalem artichoke.
—Julia Ries, Health, 14 Jan. 2024
Something to be aware of is one of the sources of fiber—Jerusalem artichoke—may cause some digestive discomfort like bloating for those sensitive to inulin or who follow a low FODMAP diet like those with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 27 Mar. 2023
This powdered probiotic supplement is made with just four natural ingredients, including a probiotic blend, pumpkin seed, beef bone broth, and Jerusalem artichoke.
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 29 Nov. 2022
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Lela London, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Menu options include Jerusalem artichoke zuppa, bluefin tuna crudo, tortellini ala bolognese, heritage turkey with traditional sides and much more.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
The inulin from Jerusalem artichoke may cause some digestive upset for those with IBS.
—Shushy Rita Setrakian Ms, Rd, Health, 9 Aug. 2024
Another type of artichoke, completely unrelated to the usual green plant, is the Jerusalem artichoke.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 13 Apr. 2024
The latest seasonal dishes include an Onsen tamago-style egg served with potato foam, and cabbage stuffed with Jerusalem artichoke and hazelnuts.
—Kate Maxwell Lindsey Tramuta Reggie Nadelson Gisela Williams Roxanne Fequiere Siska Lyssens, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024
This soluble fiber is found in many plants, such as barley, chicory, garlic, and Jerusalem artichoke.
—Julia Ries, Health, 14 Jan. 2024
Something to be aware of is one of the sources of fiber—Jerusalem artichoke—may cause some digestive discomfort like bloating for those sensitive to inulin or who follow a low FODMAP diet like those with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 27 Mar. 2023
This powdered probiotic supplement is made with just four natural ingredients, including a probiotic blend, pumpkin seed, beef bone broth, and Jerusalem artichoke.
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 29 Nov. 2022
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