Jerusalem artichoke syrup is not the most famous and popular product in the world. Meanwhile, it can be a useful substitute for sweets because the syrup is incredibly tasty.
Even knowing about the dangers of refined sugar, not everyone is ready to completely abandon the sweet. To help dieters or health-conscious comes Jerusalem artichoke syrup as it is very useful.
The article will tell you what benefits and harm can bring the use of this product, for which it is used.
What it is?
Jerusalem artichoke syrup, as its name implies, is made from the roots of an earthen pear. This plant is a flower that looks like a sunflower. Edible are the tubers of the "Jerusalem artichoke", resembling ginger. The taste of Jerusalem artichoke is compared to the taste of potatoesjust sweeter.
The sweetness of the Jerusalem artichoke is given by the so-called fructans - rare substances that behave differently in the human body than glucose and fructose. They are contained in a very small number of plants. Most of these substances in the tubers earthen pear.
Comparison of agave or earthenware liquid - which is better?
| Agave | Jerusalem artichoke | |
| Manufacturing | From agave juice by filtration, hydrolysis and thickening. Without artificial additives. | From pearl tubers by boiling at low temperatures. Without artificial additives. |
| Taste | It resembles floral honey, sweeter than sugar. | Reminds honey with a slight taste of potatoes. |
| Composition | Contains vitamins, minerals, saponins, fructans, inulin. | Rich in minerals, vitamins, fructans. Inulin source. |
| Minuses | High fructose content (90%). | Not. |
| Gi | 15 | 15 |
| Calorie content | 310 kcal | 260 kcal |
In general, the characteristic of syrups is similar. They both taste like honey, although many say that agave syrup is sugary. A significant difference lies in the content of fructose, which, with increased use, adversely affects human health. Also agave syrup has a higher calorie contenttherefore it is better to choose Jerusalem artichoke syrup.
Chemical composition
The tuber syrup contains many nutrients needed by the body:
- organic acids (citric, malic, succinic, fumaric, malonic);
- minerals (potassium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, silicon, manganese and zinc);
- amino acids (lysine, methionine, threonine and others);
- inulin - organic matter from the group of polysaccharides;
- B vitamins;
- vitamins A, C, E, PP;
- pectins.
100 g of syrup contains 65 g of carbohydrates and 260 kcal, almost no protein and fat. Glycemic index (GI) - 15 units.
What are the beneficial and harmful properties, are there any contraindications?
The product has several properties that are very valuable to the human body. Is he:
- lowers blood sugar levels;
- nourishes the body with energy and nutrients;
- removes toxins and normalizes intestinal microflora.
What is useful vegetable? The ability of an earthen pear to lower blood sugar levels is especially important for type 2 diabetics. Due to the content of inulin in the topinambour, the intake of syrup helps to stabilize the sugar level and reduces the body's need for insulin, which is significant in type 1 diabetes. Contraindications to the use of Jerusalem artichoke in any form in type 2 diabetes mellitus.
The longer the tubers are in the ground, the more sugar they contain. Doctors do not recommend to use overripe product and syrup from it.
Due to its rich chemical composition, Jerusalem artichoke syrup with a regular intake has a beneficial effect on the body and can replace the intake of certain pharmaceutical vitamins. The product is also a good alternative to refined sugar for those who want to build.
Acceptance of syrup increases performance and endurance at high loads for people of both mental and physical labor.
Earthenware Syrup contains prebioticsthat help nutrition and vital activity of intestinal cultures. By consuming the product, a person helps to normalize the intestinal microflora and complex treatment of dysbacteriosis.
The use of syrup charitable effect on blood viscosity, preventing the formation of blood clots in the vessels. Sweet liquid has antiviral, choleretic, regenerating, adsorbing and analgesic properties.
In order for a syrup to really benefit, not harm, - this is especially important in case of type 2 diabetes - it must be of high quality. Natural product 50 - 70% consists of vegetable fiber with the addition of water and a few drops of lemon juice as a harmless preservative.
Earth pear syrup cannot bring serious harm if the product is of high quality and there is no individual intolerance to the organism. Although in many countries, Jerusalem artichoke is considered to be one of the key dietary products that are beneficial in losing weight, but the abuse of syrup from it will not have a positive effect on the process of losing weight.
The best time to take a syrup for slimmers is immediately after a workout, then it will help to recuperate and will not prevent the burning of fats.
In rare cases, it may cause increased gas formation when using fresh Jerusalem artichoke in large quantities. In this case, it is recommended to use syrup - it does not have this property.
We offer to watch a video about the benefits of topinambur syrup:
Step-by-step recipe how to make a product at home
Earthen pear syrup can be cooked with your own hands at home without sugar and boiling, how is it done? This will require:
- Jerusalem artichoke tubers (1 kg);
- juice of one lemon.
Cooking process:
- Tubers are thoroughly washed. The skin, if desired, is peeled off with a knife or left.
- The tubers are crushed in a blender, grinder or grated, the resulting mass is squeezed through gauze.
- Squeezed juice put in an enamel pot on the fire. The liquid is heated to 50-60 ° C and boiled at this temperature for 7-8 minutes.
- The juice is cooled in a natural way, after which the procedure is repeated 5-6 times (until thickened).
- At the last heating, lemon juice is added.
- The resulting product is cooled, poured into sterile containers and tightly clogged. Topinambur homemade syrup is stored only in the refrigerator.
In the process of cooking to boil the syrup and add sugar is not necessary.
A photo
You will see what a prepared product looks like in a photo:
How to take - dose
Consider how you can use the product. Jerusalem artichoke syrup is often used in baking, added to tea instead of sugar or honey. It can be poured into any dishes as a sweetener. When dieting, it is necessary to completely eliminate sugar-containing products, replacing them with Jerusalem artichoke syrup. For therapeutic and prophylactic purposes, syrup is taken in 1 tablespoon half an hour before meals.
Jerusalem artichoke syrup is a valuable product that is recommended to everyone for improving metabolic processes in the body and as a source of beneficial substances. It helps the sweet tooth keep on the diet, and the diabetics stabilize their blood sugar levels. The main thing is to carefully consider the choice of product.
