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Jerusalem Artichoke
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
- GI gas/bloating from inulin/fructans
- FODMAP-sensitive individuals
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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