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Monday, 5 January 2026
16 facts about jerusalem artichoke
16 facts about jerusalem artichoke
Helianthus tuberosus
The wild sunflower, also known as topinambur or Jerusalem artichoke, is a plant that has been widely known and used for various purposes since ancient ...

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Aloe vera
It is widely consumed in Japan.
The Japanese add aloe vera to their yogurts and drink aloe vera water. They believe it is crucial in preserving a youthful look.
Grapes
Grapes, as the name suggests, grow in clusters.
Depending on the species or variety, a single cluster may contain from 15 to 300 fruits.
Jerusalem artichoke
Topinambur is food for diabetics.
Because inulin is not absorbed in the intestine, it does not cause a glycemic spike, as potatoes can ...
Cinnamon
Cinnamon should be processed immediately after harvesting.
The stems must be moist inside, then the outer bark is stripped off and then the stem is struck evenly to loosen the more tightly attached inner bark.
Brussels sprout
The presence of vitamin B9 in Brussels sprouts is recommended for pregnant women.
Lemon balm
Its calming effect can be used to support the treatment of neurosis or depression.
It reduces anxiety and helps with sleep.
Mandarines
Transportation and storage of mandarins are problematic because the fruit spoils quickly.
Before shipping, they are often covered with special waxes or wrapped in food wrap soaked with fungi ...
Cerbera odollam
Cerberus seeds contain a cardiac glycoside (digoxin-type cardenolide) called cerberin, which can cause death.
Cerberine blocks calcium ion channels in the heart muscle, causing cardiac dysfunction, usually fatal.
Rowan
Rowan berries have a very characteristic shape and color.
Their diameter is approximately 8 mm. Before they ripen, which happens between August and October, t ...
Broad beans
Broad beans, like other legumes, have many nutritional values.
It contains a large amount of protein, which is an alternative to animal protein (100 g of cooked vegetables contain 7.6 g of protein). It is a valuable source of folic acid.