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Artichoke Heart
Artichoke Heart
Also known as: artichoke bottom
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Artichoke hearts are a whole vegetable containing inulin (a prebiotic fiber), cynarin, and luteolin. Studied for cholesterol-lowering and digestive effects.
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What it is
The tender inner core of the globe artichoke (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus), a thistle vegetable.
Whole-food vegetable used as ingredient or side dish; provides fiber, inulin, and polyphenols.
Why it's flagged
- jarred forms may contain added sodium
What regulators actually say
"Artichoke (Cynara scolymus) leaf extract has been studied for hepatoprotective and cholesterol-lowering effects, with active compounds including cynarin and luteolin."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Whole food; no additive regulation required.
European Union — EFSA
Whole food; no additive authorization required.
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