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Is Sunchoke Keto Friendly? No Bun Please

Feb 23, 2022 · Modified: Feb 23, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment Rich in Iron, Vitamin B1, and Potassium, Sunchoke has myriads of health benefits. Is Sunchoke keto friendly? Should people following the Ketogenic diet eat this? This post will answer these questions based on the nutritional value of this root vegetable. What is Sunchoke? Sunchoke, also known as Jerusalem Artichoke or Sunroot, is a species of sunflower. It is Native to central North America. Sunchoke is cultivated for its tuber that is used as vegetable root.  In appearance, it looks somewhat like ginger. Nevertheless, the flavor of Sunchoke is sweet.  It is crunchy to eat and gives you radish-like consistency. Ginger, on the contrary, gives you a peppery taste. In food manufacturing, Sunchoke tubers are used as dietary fiber. You can cook or bake them like potatoes. Some people also use them in salad and eat raw. Several popular recipes of Sunchokes are available ...