Category: Vegetables

flower buds. The globe artichoke (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus), also known by the names French artichoke and green artichoke in the U.S., is a variety of a species of thistle cultivated as a food. L. The edible portion of the plant consists of the flower buds before the flowers come into bloom. Is artichoke a […]

Consumption By Country The countries with the highest volumes of artichoke consumption in 2018 were Italy (394K tonnes), Egypt (319K tonnes) and Spain (196K tonnes), together comprising 54% of global consumption. Peru, Algeria, Argentina and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%. What cultures eat artichokes? Today most artichokes grown worldwide are […]

California. Today, California grows nearly 100 percent of all the artichokes sold in the US. Where are artichokes most popular? Artichokes are still grown primarily in the Mediterranean. California, with its Mediterranean-like climate, produces virtually 100 percent of the U.S. crop. Of that, more than 80 percent come from Castroville, the self-proclaimed “artichoke center of […]

Artichokes have a tender heart at their core which is protected by strong layers of leaves – lovely characteristics that may be interpreted in a myriad of ways! They represent hope, peace and prosperity. What does artichoke symbolize? Artichokes are an ancient plant from the Mediterranean. At their core they have a very tender heart […]

Artichokes are an ancient plant from the Mediterranean. At their core they have a very tender heart which is protected by strong outer layers – lending themselves to deep symbolism. They represent hope and prosperity. What does artichoke decor mean? Meaning love + hope, with a heart center, the artichoke adds beauty and symbolism to […]

Artichokes are an easy and satisfying edible crop. The bud, or immature flower, is the part of the artichoke that is harvested. The edible portions of the bud are the tender bases of the leaves (bracts), and the fleshy base upon which the flowers are borne (heart). Are all varieties of artichokes edible? The different […]

The base of the artichoke bud is its delicious heart. In older flowers it’s what’s called the choke (or beard), the beginning of this thistly flower, and it needs to be removed. But in baby artichokes, the choke remains soft and edible. Can you eat baby artichokes raw? Although most artichoke recipes call for the […]

In animal studies, liquid extracts of the roots and leaves of artichoke have demonstrated an ability to protect the liver, with possibly even to help liver cells regenerate. Does artichoke extract help liver function? May Improve Liver Health Artichoke leaf extract may protect your liver from damage and promote the growth of new tissue ( […]

The smaller the artichoke, the more tender the leaves as well, which means, baby artichokes are almost entirely edible. The larger the artichoke, the more woody the leaves, and those are unpalatable. To prevent browning, have plenty of acidulated water on hand. Are small artichokes good to eat? Baby artichokes are fun because with just […]

When eaten raw, artichokes retain a much firmer texture and a bitter taste. Cooking both softens the texture and produces a blender flavor making it similar to boiled potatoes. As for whether you’ll like artichokes or not – they have a similar taste to asparagus and brussels sprouts with a mild nutty flavor. Does artichoke […]