The Jerusalem Artichoke plant – Helianthus tuberosus – reach Europe from North America in the 16th century on adventurous paths.

Its relationship with the sunflower is unmistakable. The main difference is the that the Jerusalem Artichoke forms tubers, which store the indigestible fibre INULIN as reserve carbohydrate.

The plant contains further valuable minerals, essential amino acids, vitamins, polyphenols and plant specific active ingredients.

Jerusalem Artichoke is considered as a ‘functional food’ and is a functional multi talent.

In addition to nutrition physiological benefits it has also health merits like antioxidants, prebiotic and weight reducing effects.