{"id":10176,"date":"2026-09-21T18:42:57","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T18:42:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wiki-archiv\/topinambur-helianthus-tuberosus\/"},"modified":"2026-09-21T18:42:57","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T18:42:57","slug":"topinambur-helianthus-tuberosus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wiki-archiv\/topinambur-helianthus-tuberosus\/","title":{"rendered":"Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"position:relative;width:100%;min-height:340px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2c3e6b,#4a5fa5,#7d8fd1);border-radius:12px;margin:0 0 24px 0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:40px;\">\n<h1 style=\"color:#ffffff;margin:0;text-align:center;\">Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus)<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"eh-arch\">\n<div class=\"ea-steck\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Botanical name<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Helianthus tuberosus<small>Asteraceae (daisy family), a sunflower<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">is used<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">The tubers<small>raw, cooked, fried, as chips<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">The taste<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Nutty, slightly sweet<small>resembles an artichoke<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Origin<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">North America<small>since the 17th century in Europe<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Known for<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Inulin<small>instead of starch as storage material<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">season<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">October to March<small>fresh from the ground, hardly storable<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-body\">\n<nav class=\"ea-nav\">\n<div class=\"t\">On this page<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#herkunft\">Origin<\/a><a href=\"#nutzen\">To use<\/a><a href=\"#inhalt\">Ingredients<\/a><a href=\"#kombi\">Reinforced combinations &amp; what clashes<\/a><a href=\"#gerichte\">In the kitchen<\/a><a href=\"#hausmittel\">As a home remedy<\/a><a href=\"#tradition\">Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/a><a href=\"#warn\">Warning notices<\/a><a href=\"#passend\">Related to the topic<\/a><a href=\"#quellen\">Sources<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"box\"><b>In short<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Jerusalem artichoke is a type of sunflower with edible tubers. Instead of starch, it stores other nutrients. <strong>Inulin<\/strong>, It contains fiber that nourishes the gut flora and barely raises blood sugar. The downside: those who eat large quantities without prior experience may experience bloating. The tubers are winter-hardy, remain in the ground, and are harvested fresh from October to March \u2013 they don&#039;t store well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<div>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"herkunft\">\n<h2><span>Origin<\/span>The American potato<\/h2>\n<div class=\"eh-kraeuter-img\"><img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201200%20800%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/topinambur-helianthus-tuberosus.jpg\" alt=\"Topinamburknollen und Scheiben auf einem Schneidebrett\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:14px;border:2px solid rgba(201,162,75,0.4);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(23,58,36,0.15);\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-satz\">The name comes from the Brazilian Tupinamb\u00e1, which were exhibited in Paris in the 17th century - they had nothing to do with the tuber.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">Jerusalem artichokes originated in North America, where indigenous peoples used the tubers long before the arrival of Europeans. The plant arrived in France at the beginning of the 17th century and quickly spread throughout Europe. Before the potato became widespread, Jerusalem artichokes were an important winter vegetable in many places; afterwards, they were used as animal feed and for making schnapps.<\/p>\n<p>In common parlance it is called <strong>Strawberry<\/strong>, earth artichoke, horse potato or Jerusalem artichoke. In Baden, the &quot;Rossler&quot; spirit is still distilled from it today. The plant is <strong>hardy<\/strong>, It grows over two meters tall, blooms yellow in autumn and is almost impossible to get rid of in the garden: Every forgotten tuber sprouts anew the following year.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"nutzen\">\n<h2><span>To use<\/span>What Jerusalem artichokes do for you<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">Fresh Jerusalem artichoke tubers consist of approximately 80 percent water. The majority of the dry mass is <strong>Inulin<\/strong>, a fructan made up of fructose building blocks that the small intestine cannot digest. Austrian nutritional tables list approximately 12 g of fiber, 2.4 g of protein, and almost 500 mg. <strong>potassium<\/strong> and approximately 3.5 mg <strong>iron<\/strong> per 100g. The USDA classifies inulin as a carbohydrate and therefore arrives at a higher calorie count.<\/p>\n<p>In the large intestine, inulin serves as <strong>prebiotic<\/strong>In a study of baked goods containing Jerusalem artichoke or chicory inulin, the number of bifidobacteria in healthy adults increased significantly after three weeks. The EFSA has confirmed that 12 g of native chicory inulin per day increases stool frequency and thus contributes to normal bowel function. This cannot be directly extrapolated to the tuber, but it indicates the general trend.<\/p>\n<p>Because inulin provides hardly any glucose, Jerusalem artichokes leave the <strong>Blood sugar<\/strong> They rise significantly less than potatoes \u2013 hence the old name &quot;diabetic potato&quot;. However, hard evidence for better blood sugar control in humans is lacking. And: Intestinal bacteria ferment inulin into gases., <strong>Flatulence<\/strong> are almost certain with larger portions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-zahlen\">\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 12 g<\/b><span>Fiber (especially inulin) per 100 g<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 480 mg<\/b><span>Potassium per 100 g<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approximately 3.5 mg<\/b><span>Iron per 100 g<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>Oct.\u2013Mar.<\/b><span>Harvest time straight from the ground<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"inhalt\">\n<h2><span>Ingredients<\/span>This is what&#039;s in Jerusalem artichokes<\/h2>\n<p>Jerusalem artichokes contain inulin and shorter fructooligosaccharides, protein, potassium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamins B1 and B3, some vitamin C, and phenolic acids such as chlorogenic acid. They contain virtually no starch.<\/p>\n<p>The inulin content is highest in autumn. Over the course of the winter, some of it is converted into shorter sugar chains \u2013 late tubers therefore taste sweeter, but are often also somewhat more likely to cause bloating.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"kombi\">\n<h2><span>Enhanced combinations<\/span>What makes Jerusalem artichokes stronger<\/h2>\n<p>Jerusalem artichokes need seasoning that complements their nuttiness - and spices that ease digestion.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">spice<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Caraway &amp; Fennel<\/i><\/div>\n<p>A classic remedy for bloating.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Fat<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>butter or olive oil<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Brings out the aroma.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">acid<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>lemon<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Keeps raw slices bright.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Herbs<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>thyme<\/i><\/div>\n<p>For oven-baked Jerusalem artichokes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">nut<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>hazelnuts<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Enhances the flavor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">tuber<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Potato<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Half and half in the pur\u00e9e - better tolerated.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"ea-beisst-h\"><span>What contradicts itself<\/span>It&#039;s best to avoid these combinations.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi beisst\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Crowd<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>equal portions<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Increase the intensity slowly; the intestines will get used to it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Irritable bowel syndrome<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not at <i>FODMAP diet<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Fructans cause discomfort.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">storage<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>open in stock<\/i><\/div>\n<p>It shrinks in a few days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Cooking time<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>cook<\/i><\/div>\n<p>It gets mushy quickly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Peel<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>unnecessary peeling<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Thorough brushing is sufficient.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Color<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>Leave cut<\/i><\/div>\n<p>It turns brown when exposed to air.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"gerichte\">\n<h2><span>In the kitchen<\/span>Where he belongs<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"ea-gerichte\">\n<li><span class=\"g\">Jerusalem artichoke soup<\/span><span class=\"w\">Creamy with hazelnut oil.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Oven-baked Jerusalem artichokes<\/span><span class=\"w\">With thyme and garlic.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Jerusalem artichoke chips<\/span><span class=\"w\">Baked paper-thin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Raw vegetable salad<\/span><span class=\"w\">Finely grated with apple.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">puree<\/span><span class=\"w\">Mixed with potatoes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Gratin<\/span><span class=\"w\">With cream and nutmeg.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Fried potato style<\/span><span class=\"w\">Fried in slices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Winter vegetable stir-fry<\/span><span class=\"w\">With parsnip and carrot.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Jerusalem artichoke r\u00f6sti<\/span><span class=\"w\">Grated with egg.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Carpaccio<\/span><span class=\"w\">Raw with lemon and herbs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ea-tipp\"><b>Rule of thumb:<\/b> Thoroughly scrub Jerusalem artichokes under running water; the thin skin can remain. If you wish to peel them, briefly blanch them and then peel off the skin. Adding caraway or fennel seeds to the cooking water makes them more digestible.<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"hausmittel\">\n<h2><span>As a home remedy<\/span>Introduce Jerusalem artichokes carefully<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-rezept\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Here&#039;s how it works<\/div>\n<h3>The gentle introduction<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>During the first week, eat only 2 to 3 slices raw or one small cooked tuber every other day.<\/li>\n<li>Season with caraway, fennel or coriander and chew well.<\/li>\n<li>From the second week onwards, gradually increase the amount if the stomach remains calm.<\/li>\n<li>Drink plenty of fluids, because inulin binds water in the intestines.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">For what<\/div>\n<p>For anyone who wants to eat more fiber and nourish their gut flora with prebiotics without immediately experiencing bloating. The gut adapts, and gas production usually subsides after a few weeks.<\/p>\n<div class=\"k\" style=\"margin-top:14px\">Crowd<\/div>\n<p>As a side dish, 100 to 150 g per meal. Consult your doctor beforehand if you have irritable bowel syndrome, FODMAP intolerance, or have recently undergone bowel surgery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"tradition\">\n<h2><span>Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/span>What the old systems say<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-trad\">\n<div>\n<h3>Ayurveda<\/h3>\n<p>Jerusalem artichokes are not described in classical Ayurveda. According to current classification, they are considered sweet, heavy, and gas-producing \u2013 suitable for Vata only when cooked and well-seasoned, balancing for Pitta, and in moderation for Kapha.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Traditional Chinese Medicine<\/h3>\n<p>Jerusalem artichoke is not a classic remedy in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In modern Chinese dietary theory, it is classified as sweet and cooling and is said to clear heat and moisten the intestines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"warn\">\n<h2><span>Warning notices<\/span>When you should be careful<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-warn\">\n<h3>Please note<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Flatulence:<\/strong> Inulin is fermented in the intestine - increase the amount slowly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Irritable bowel syndrome:<\/strong> Jerusalem artichokes are rich in fructans and unsuitable for a FODMAP diet.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fructose intolerance:<\/strong> Fructose is produced during breakdown; test carefully.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Allergy:<\/strong> Rare; cross-reaction with other members of the Asteraceae family is possible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diabetes:<\/strong> This is not a substitute for therapy - continue to measure blood sugar regularly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">This page provides information and does not replace medical advice. If symptoms persist, please consult a doctor.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"passend\">\n<h2><span>Related to the topic<\/span>Read on and cook along!<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-passend\"><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/sonnenblumenkerne-helianthus-annuus\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">sunflower<\/span><span class=\"d\">The close relative.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/kartoffel-solanum-tuberosum\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Potato<\/span><span class=\"d\">The tuber that displaced him.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/wegwarte-cichorium-intybus\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Chicory<\/span><span class=\"d\">The other inulin root.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/schwarzwurzel-scorzonera-hispanica\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">black salsify<\/span><span class=\"d\">The second inulin-rich winter vegetable.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/kuemmel-carum-carvi-2\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Caraway seeds<\/span><span class=\"d\">It helps against bloating.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/product\/probiotika-komplex\/\"><span class=\"art\">Our shop<\/span><span class=\"n\">Probiotic complex<\/span><span class=\"d\">Bacteria as a prebiotic.<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">Shop links lead to our product pages; it is indicated there if a partner is involved.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k ea-quellen\" id=\"quellen\">\n<h2><span>Sources<\/span>What is this based on?<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Kleessen B et al. <em>Jerusalem artichoke and chicory inulin in bakery products affect faecal microbiota of healthy volunteers.<\/em> British Journal of Nutrition 2007; 98(3): 540\u2013549.<\/li>\n<li>EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA). <em>Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of a health claim related to \u201enative chicory inulin\u201c and maintenance of normal defecation by increasing stool frequency pursuant to Article 13.5 of Regulation (EC) No 1924\/2006.<\/em> EFSA Journal 2015; 13(1): 3951.<\/li>\n<li>Kays SJ, Nottingham SF. <em>Biology and Chemistry of Jerusalem Artichoke: Helianthus tuberosus L.<\/em> CRC Press, Boca Raton 2008.<\/li>\n<li>USDA FoodData Central: <em>Jerusalem artichokes, raw<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Public Health Portal of Austria (gesundheit.gv.at): <em>Jerusalem artichoke.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Topinambur (Helianthus tuberosus) Botanischer Name Helianthus tuberosusKorbbl\u00fctler (Asteraceae), eine Sonnenblume Verwendet wird Die Knollenroh, gekocht, gebraten, als Chips Geschmack Nussig, leicht s\u00fc\u00dferinnert an Artischocke Herkunft Nordamerikaseit dem 17. 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