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Sunchokes
Inventory, 20 lbs : 32.98
This item was last sold on : 05/20/22
Description/Taste
Sunchokes are thin-skinned, knobby, and resemble the look of ginger. Measuring an average of 7.5 – 10 centimeters long, these tubers are the root stem of a variety of sunflower that grows up to ten feet tall. Sunchoke varieties can vary in appearance, some have “eyes” similar to potatoes, some are smooth, whereas others are more knobbed. The tubers have a light-beige to tan colored skin, with a crisp and juicy, ivory flesh. Raw Sunchokes have a texture similar to water chestnuts and a sweet, nutty flavor.
Seasons/Availability
Sunchokes are available year-round, with a peak season in the fall and early spring.
Current Facts
Sunchokes are the bulbous tubers of the plant known botanically as Helianthus tuberosus, a variety of sunflower. Sunchokes are also commonly known as Jerusalem artichoke, sunroot, earth apple, and topinambour. The plant is propagated primarily for its root, which can be consumed both raw and cooked. Native to North America, Sunchokes are one of the few vegetables to travel back to the Old World with explorers.
Nutritional Value
The inulin-rich Sunchokes contain no other type of carbohydrate, which is perhaps why some call it “the potato of diabetics.” The sunflower tubers are also high in fiber and have more potassium than most other vegetables.
Applications
Sunchokes can be used in place of potatoes in any recipe, though they have more moisture and no starch, so cooking times can differ. The knobby tuber is said to be best when roasted, though it can be served raw in salads, baked like fries, boiled and mashed or pureed into a soup. Serve raw sliced Sunchokes in a crudité with creamy or oily dips. To remove the thin skin, scrub the choke beneath running water and use a peeler or the edge of a spoon to remove skin around larger knobby areas. Sunchokes will keep in the refrigerator for up to a month if wrapped in plastic.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
The name “Jerusalem artichoke” may have been a corruption of ‘Girasole Articiocco’ which is what the Sunchoke is said to have been called when it was handed out from the garden of Cardinal Farnese, a favorite of the Pope. It was said that all newly discovered plants were sent to the Pope where he would give them to his friends to cultivate, one of which was Cardinal Farnese who was growing Jerusalem artichokes in 1617 in Rome. The Sunchoke found popularity on the menus of famous 18th and 19th century French chefs, in particular Louis Eustache Ude, who used Sunchokes as his main ingredient in Palestine soup which is still made in French homes today.
Geography/History
Sunchokes are native to North America and were cultivated by Native tribes who called them “sunroots”. Once introduced to Europe, the Sunchoke became “Girasole”, the Latin name for sunflower. It is believed that the moniker “Jerusalem Artichoke” came from a corruption of this Italian name. It gained favor in French kitchens in the 17th century. Before potatoes were commonly planted, it was the Sunchoke that accompanied the meat dishes and stews of Europe and the United States. Still cultivated and grown in home gardens in France, the Sunchoke was most popular during the World Wars when food was rationed and Sunchokes, rutabagas, and other root vegetables were more common on the dinner plates. Now cultivated mainly in the south of France, Sunchokes still go by a variety of names like Sunroot, and Topinambour.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Waverly | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Wolf In the Woods | San Diego CA | 619-851-7275 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Kingfisher | San Diego CA | 619-861-8074 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| Avant | San Diego CA | 858-675-8505 |
| Enclave | Miramar CA | 808-554-4219 |
| Huntress | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Hoxton Manor LLC | San Diego CA | 760-586-9533 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Miguel Angel Mendoza | Maestros Ensenada, | 646-127-0277 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| Comercializadora de Especialdides | Vista Hermosa Ej Chapuitepec B.C. | 646-128-7028 |
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Semola | La Jolla CA | 858-247-9670 |
| Matsu | Oceanside CA | 760-717-5899 |
| DS Catering Kitchen | Chula Vista CA | 619-703-9321 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Busy Bee Cook For Me | San Diego CA | 858-405-5372 |
| Mostra Coffee | San Diego CA | 760-586-9916 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
| Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Miho | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef | San Diego CA | 347-277-1958 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| Neighborhood Burger | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-759-5473 |
| Baja Cavi | Lomas de Valle Verde 22810 | 619-295-3172 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Alila Marea Beach Resort | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 136 days ago, 1/05/22 Sharer's comments : Root Sunchokes from Weiser Family Farms 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 203 days ago, 10/30/21 Sharer's comments : Sunchokes from Coleman Family Farms 
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Near Venice, California, United StatesAbout 209 days ago, 10/24/21 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 217 days ago, 10/16/21 Sharer's comments : Sunchokes from Weiser Family Farms 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United States511 Hill st. #205 Santa Monica Ca 90405 1-310-930-0903 About 220 days ago, 10/13/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 239 days ago, 9/24/21 Sharer's comments : Sunchokes from Weiser Family Farms 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 414 days ago, 4/02/21 Sharer's comments : Sunchokes from Weiser Farms 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 416 days ago, 3/31/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 428 days ago, 3/19/21 Sharer's comments : Sunchokes from Weiser Farms 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 437 days ago, 3/10/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock Street San Diego, CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 452 days ago, 2/23/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 91910 About 482 days ago, 1/24/21 Sharer's comments : Sunchokes from Weiser Farms! 
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Near Venice, California, United StatesAbout 559 days ago, 11/08/20 
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Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens G-43 00302104830298 About 716 days ago, 6/04/20 Sharer's comments : Topinambour |
