Jerusalem artichoke: Can you eat it? This article introduces the experience of whether Jerusalem artichoke is edible and the details of its harms and values in green plant maintenance. Next, the editor of the website will introduce it to the netizens.
Mentioning the Canadian goldenrod, many people may be very familiar with it, at least its name is familiar to many people. Because for a period of time, many media have reported on it.
The reason for the report is not because of its value or how expensive it is. On the contrary, it is because of its harm that many places are densely removing Canadian goldenrod.
Canadian goldenrod is a recognized invasive species, both in our country and abroad. But abroad, there is a plant comparable to Canadian goldenrod, which is - Jerusalem artichoke! But in our country, it is quite the opposite. This plant called Jerusalem artichoke has not been flooded, because it has been eaten by people!
Jerusalem Artichoke Knowledge
Jerusalem artichoke is a perennial herbaceous plant and is quite tall, growing to about 3 meters, making it relatively tall among herbaceous plants.
It not only has a tall plant with many branches but also likes to grow in clusters, often occupying a very wide area. It can block the light of other plants.
Moreover, its leaves are also very large, giving a feeling of lush branches and leaves. This is a major feature that makes it impossible for other plants to survive, hence its significant harm.
The Harm of Jerusalem Artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke has many branches and lush leaves, which can block sunlight and rain, causing significant harm to other plants (including crops and economic crops). However, its root tubers are even more harmful.
Besides the harmful tubers, the root system of Jerusalem artichoke is even more harmful. If we say that the branches, leaves, and tubers of Jerusalem artichoke are physical attacks, then its root system is a chemical attack. Its roots absorb the nutrients, water, and minerals from the soil and also release chemical substances to inhibit the germination of seeds and the growth of plants...
But such a霸道 plant, which is as famous as Canadian goldenrod abroad, has not become a disaster in our country. Although its taste is bland, many people enjoy eating it, making it difficult for it to become a disaster.
The Value of Jerusalem Artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is rich in starch, amino acids, sugars, vitamins, and abundant rough protein, fat, crude fiber, ash, and various trace elements such as calcium, iron, zinc, phosphorus, and iron. It also has rich inulin and pentosan, making it very nutritious and highly edible.
Can You Eat Jerusalem Artichoke?
However, it is worth noting that Jerusalem artichoke itself is not very tasty, with a very bland taste and almost no flavor when eaten. But such a thing has been turned into a delicacy by our people.
Since it has no taste, it becomes sweet with sugar, sour with vinegar, and salty with salt... It is highly versatile and can be made into various delicacies.
Jerusalem artichoke can be cooked in various ways, including stir-frying and deep-frying, especially when pickled, it is excellent, crispy, and delicious. This has led to the fact that although Jerusalem artichoke is泛滥ing in foreign countries, comparable to Canadian goldenrod, it is rarely allowed to flood in our country and is difficult to become a disaster.
Conclusion
Jerusalem artichoke is an invasive species that, although highly reproductive, is difficult to become a disaster due to the excellent culinary skills of our people. Since everyone loves to eat it, many places have to plant it to meet the demand. Moreover, due to its high value, many places also plant it on a large scale for supply. It can not only be eaten but also used as medicine, extracted for starch, used as feed, cooking ingredients, made into inulin, or produced into alcohol...
Friends, is Jerusalem artichoke still being planted in your hometown? Do you like to eat it? Its flower resembles both chrysanthemum and sunflower, and its tuber is similar to ginger. It has many names in folk, most of which contain the word "ginger". What do you call this Jerusalem artichoke? Welcome everyone to leave a message and exchange!
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