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tabbydan:
Is discussing tubers rhizomes on topic or off?

I was thinking of discussing "Jerusalem artichoke" (Helianthus tuberosus), a native tuber... and also wondering if people had something to chime in about its "after effects".

nullzero:
I grew it out, tried the tubers raw.. They were pretty tasteless. I suppose this is a vegetable that needs to be cooked for good flavor. Since space a premium, I found the Yacon more rewarding and great to eat fresh or juiced.

tabbydan:
I tried it and found that they are more flavorful than a potato but that they give me painful gas (I'm not used to having my "cargo hold" pressurized).  I'm curious since it seems some people have a reaction and others don't (yet the tubers always contain inulin (which is digestable by no one) so I'd think everyone would have the same reaction).  My wife, for instance, is eating about the same amount I am and not having any problems "down the line".

nullzero:

--- Quote from: tabbydan on September 25, 2012, 02:24:23 PM ---I tried it and found that they are more flavorful than a potato but that they give me painful gas (I'm not used to having my "cargo hold" pressurized).  I'm curious since it seems some people have a reaction and others don't (yet the tubers always contain inulin (which is digestable by no one) so I'd think everyone would have the same reaction).  My wife, for instance, is eating about the same amount I am and not having any problems "down the line".

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If you want something tastier and healthier then a potato... try Black Salsify (Scorzonera hispanica), boil with some sea salt. Its mild, creamy and has excellent texture. I ate it raw taste was mild with slight bitterness... however cooked it transforms into an excellent tuber for dinner and is low in carbs.

tabbydan:
I've always been curious about Black Salsify.  I've tried "normal" salsify which is not bad but pretty bland.  I should check that one out.

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