{"product_id":"sunchoke-organic-azure-17604","title":"Sunchoke, Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t Sunchoke (Jersualem artichoke) look a bit like a knobbly pink-skinned ginger root and have a sweet, nutty flavor, reminiscent of water chestnuts.  Although not widely used (perhaps because of its awkward appearance or anti-social effects - see NUTRITION), they are an inexpensive and versatile food that can be used both raw and cooked and make a delicious soup.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe sunchoke is native to North America. The French explorer Samuel de Champlain introduced them to Europe after coming across them at Cape Cod in 1605.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003e\r\n\tBiology\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003e\r\n\tThe sunchoke plant (\u003cem\u003eHelianthus tuberosus\u003c\/em\u003e) is related to the sunflower and produces edible tubers. It is hardy and grows readily in cold climates.\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003e\r\n\tNUTRITION\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tSunchokes are very rich in inulin, a carbohydrate linked with good intestinal health due to its prebiotic (bacteria promoting) properties. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tNote: We do our best to ship quality produce to Alaska and Hawaii, but due to unknown conditions at the barge lines, we cannot guarantee the quality on arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Azure Standard","offers":[{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":45094835290146,"sku":"AZ-QP485","price":6.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 lb","offer_id":45094835322914,"sku":"AZ-QP484","price":49.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/8684\/0866\/files\/bde6a7a2-7b01-4d24-88b7-b12ff73bf051.jpg?v=1775806000","url":"https:\/\/www.montavilla.coop\/products\/sunchoke-organic-azure-17604","provider":"Montavilla Food Co-op","version":"1.0","type":"link"}