"Jerusalem artichokes (Helianthus tuberosus) do indeed have a gassy reputation. The sweetness comes from high levels of inulin, a soluble fibre that passes intact through the digestive system until it reaches the colon, where gut bacteria break it down then release gas. One remedy - if you are making Jerusalem artichoke soup, say - is to add caraway or fennel seeds. Another is to eat a slice of wholegrain toast with your bowl of soup.
Slow-roasting may help to break down the inulin and thus make them more digestible - so add some to your slow-cooker stew over the winter, or roast for at least an hour in a medium oven."
My bolding... I have plenty of (bad) experience with inulin. It's found in some of the protein/snack bars I used to buy. If I eat one, I have gas. I ate two only once. Yeah, it was that bad and uncomfortable.
If I could find a way to really neutralize the inulin, I would grow them.
Ok, I need to buy some and try some suggestions. Hubby might be gone on an install next week, so that would be a good time to try it.
Slow-roasting may help to break down the inulin and thus make them more digestible - so add some to your slow-cooker stew over the winter, or roast for at least an hour in a medium oven."
My bolding... I have plenty of (bad) experience with inulin. It's found in some of the protein/snack bars I used to buy. If I eat one, I have gas. I ate two only once. Yeah, it was that bad and uncomfortable.
If I could find a way to really neutralize the inulin, I would grow them.
Ok, I need to buy some and try some suggestions. Hubby might be gone on an install next week, so that would be a good time to try it.
Are you talking about the "fartichokes" or the windows?
I had not considered that they could be purchased in a store - probably in the vegetable section? I'll have to check into that. From what I understand, you just need one eye off the tuber to grow a new plant, and there are many eyes on each tuber.
Hopefully this means an early spring... 
