Usually called a sugar, glucose is the primary source of energy for every cell in the body. Glucose is largely converted from other carbohydrates in the foods we eat. The body breaks down the carbohydrates in the intestines using enzymes and other chemicals resulting in glucose as a final product.
Sunchokes are also called Jerusalem artichokes, so yes, they are the exact same things. Sunchokes, or Jerusalem artichokes, are an edible tuber that grows underground, much like a potato. They look a little bit like large knobs of ginger and taste slightly nutty, and savory like a cross between an artichoke heart and the best potato you've ever had.
Preparation. Fill large saucepan with water. Peel sunchokes, 1 at a time; cut into 1-inch pieces and immediately place in pan of water to prevent browning. Add potatoes; sprinkle generously with salt and bring to boil.Reduce heat to medium and cook until sunchokes and potatoes are very tender, about 12 minutes.Drain well.eel sunchokes, 1 at a time; cut into 1-inch pieces and immediately place in pan of water to prevent browning. Add potatoes; sprinkle generously with salt and bring to boil.