Crosnes
500g packaging.
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Crosnes, also known as Chinese Artichoke, are small and delicious tubers with an ivory-white colour. They are unique in texture, flavour, and appearance. Their taste is very similar to Jerusalem artichoke (both, when cooked, resemble the flavour of artichoke) and should be used in the same way. They can be consumed raw, roasted, pickled, or preserved. Unlike all other tubers, crosnes belong to the mint family. Originally from Japan, they were taken to China, where they became an important ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine and are still revered today as a remedy for colds and a symbol of longevity. The name ‘crosne’ dates back to 1880, when this tuber was introduced to Europe by Monsieur Pailleux, who began cultivating it near the town of Crosne, France. It is a rare product, mainly due to the demanding harvesting process, which must be done by hand with extreme care, taking hours to collect only a few kilograms.