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Jerusalem Artichoke

Also known as: root artichoke

Low concern

Jerusalem artichoke is a nutritious whole-food tuber and a major dietary source of inulin, a prebiotic fiber. Generally safe; inulin can cause significant gas, bloating, and diarrhea, especially in those sensitive to FODMAPs or with IBS.

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What it is

Helianthus tuberosus — edible tuber high in inulin (a fructan dietary fiber).

Whole vegetable; source of inulin/prebiotic fiber.

Why it's flagged

What regulators actually say

"Jerusalem-artichokes, raw — high in carbohydrate fiber inulin."

"Inulin and fructo-oligosaccharides may cause gastrointestinal symptoms at high intakes."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS as a food

European Union — EFSA

Permitted as food

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