Download or read book Biology and Chemistry of Jerusalem Artichoke written by Stanley J. Kays and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2007-08-13 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique plant on many levels, the distinctive properties of the Jerusalem artichoke, or Helianthus tuberosus L., present novel answers to some of today's most pressing problems. The potential of Jerusalem artichoke as a source for inulin, a fructose polymer that may provide dietary health benefits for obesity, diabetes, and several other health is