0. Executive Summary
Judgment axis | detail |
| Item Identity | Jerusalem artichoke is a crop that uses the tubers of Helianthus tuberosus of the sunflower genus of the Asteraceae family as a food ingredient. |
| Basic registration range | Raw Jerusalem artichokes, washed and cut products, dried chips, powder, juice and concentrate, and tea, beverages, and processed foods are registered separately. |
| Core separation | The yacon family, scientific name, edible parts, cultivation location, harvest date, product form, processing method, and component analysis values are managed separately as Product and Lot, respectively. |
| Quality Core | Verify the identification of raw materials, cultivation, harvest, and storage history, appearance, moisture, foreign matter, microorganisms, and residues, as well as the drying, grinding, extraction, and concentration history and test reports. |
| Safety principles | The scope of labeling and advertising for general foods and health functional foods is distinguished, and claims regarding disease prevention, improvement, or specific functionalities are used only when legal grounds have been confirmed. |
| Purchase criteria | Scientific name, country of origin, cultivation area, harvest date, tuber specifications, product form, moisture content, particle size, solid content, packaging, MOQ, and delivery time. |
| Industry Opportunities | The areas of cooperation include fresh agricultural products, tea and beverages, dried and powdered food ingredients, local specialties, dining out and catering, and OEM and PB. |
| Operational direction | Connects cultivation–harvesting–storage/pretreatment–drying/extraction–quality–RFQ–delivery/repurchase. |
1. Plant Identity & Product Master
division | Registration details |
| Korean name | Jerusalem artichoke |
| English name | Jerusalem artichoke / Sunchoke |
| Representative scientific name | Helianthus tuberosus L. |
| classification | Asteraceae, Helianthus |
| Edible and processed parts | underground tuber |
| Separate management area | The above-ground parts, leaves, flowers, and propagation tubers are separated from the food product. |
| Raw Material Classification | Domestically grown tubers / Imported tubers · Processed raw materials / Raw materials for processing |
| Harvesting stage | Harvesting after tuber enlargement / Sorting & Washing / Storage / Cutting & Drying / Grinding / Juicing, Extraction, & Concentration |
| Product form | Biological products, washed products, cut products, dried chips, powders, juices, concentrates, tea, beverages, jellies, desserts, and processed foods |
| Processing stage | Cultivation · Harvesting · Sorting · Washing · Storage · Cutting · Drying · Grinding · Juicing · Filtration · Concentration · Sterilization · Filling · Packaging |
| Basic use | Fresh food, tea & beverages, food ingredients, desserts & convenience foods, local specialties, OEM & PB |
| Separation of similar items | Complex food derived from yacon, kudzu, taro, yam, konjac, and Jerusalem artichoke |
The scientific name and plant classification can be found on Kew Plants of the World Online . The commercial name 'Jerusalem artichoke' alone does not determine the variety, part used, country of origin, whether it was wild-harvested, or whether it is a processed raw material.
Product Master | Key Management Standards |
| Raw Jerusalem artichoke tubers | Scientific name basis · Cultivation location · Harvest date · Specifications · Damage · Soil · Foreign matter |
| Washed and cut parts | Raw Material Lot, Washing, Cutting Specifications, Browning, Refrigeration Conditions |
| Dried Jerusalem artichoke chips | Cutting shape, drying method, moisture, color, scent, foreign matter, shelf life |
| Jerusalem artichoke powder | Raw material lot, grinding method, particle size, moisture, component analysis, microorganisms |
| Extract/Concentrate | Raw Material Lot · Juicing or Extraction · Filtration · Concentration · Solids · Sterilization |
| Tea, Beverages, Desserts | Ingredient content, composition, labeling, sensory evaluation, expiration date, and shelf life stability |
| OEM/PB products | Product Specifications · Packaging · Delivery Time · Labeling · Repurchase · Claims |
2. Product Classification & Use Segmentation
Classification criteria | Subdivision type | Management principles |
| plant species | Helianthus tuberosus | Separation of yacon and similar common-name plants from their scientific names |
| Area of use | Tuber / Leaf / Stem / Flower / Propagation tuber | Separate Entity/Lot by Part |
| Raw material source | Domestic cultivation / Imported raw materials / Processed materials | Separation of cultivation location, country of origin, and customs clearance history |
| Raw material stage | Biology / Washing/Cutting / Drying / Powder | Lot connection at every process change |
| Processing type | Freshness & Storage / Drying & Grinding / Juicing, Extraction, & Concentration / Blending & Beverage Production | Separation of process, yield, and quality indicators |
| Product form | Biology / Dried Chips / Powder / Concentrate / Tea / Beverage / Processed Food | Separation of specifications, storage, and labeling by product |
| Final use | Home-style / Dining Out / School Meals / Food Ingredients / Local Specialties / Private Brand | Separation of required specifications by buyer |
| Transaction type | Raw Material Procurement / Processed Materials / OEM·PB / Buyer RFQ | Quantity, unit price, and contract are Verified/NDA |
3. Production, Harvest & Post-harvest
step | Essential Dataset | Management purpose |
| culture | Scientific name, variety, cultivation area, producer, cultivation method, planting date | Verification of raw material identity and production history |
| harvest | Harvest date, tuber size, quantity, damage, soil, foreign matter | Raw Material Lot Creation |
| Sorting and washing | Raw Material Lot · Sorting Grade · Washing Method · Defect Removal | Verification of pretreatment suitability |
| Storage and distribution | Storage temperature, humidity, duration, spoilage, and release history | Fresh Product Quality and Shipment Stability Management |
| Drying and grinding | Cutting type, drying method, temperature, time, moisture, particle size | Chip and Powder Quality Control |
| Juicing and Concentration | Raw Material Lot · Juicing or Extraction Conditions · Filtration · Concentration · Sterilization | Liquid Product Reproducibility Management |
| Packaging and shipping | Packaging Date · Storage Conditions · Use-by Date · Release Lot | Tracking recalls, claims, and repurchases |
4. Quality Specification & Lot Management
Quality items | biological and dried chips | powder | Concentrates, tea, beverages, and processed foods | Public rating |
| Scientific name, variety, country of origin, raw material lot | core | core | core | Verified |
| Cultivation, Harvest, and Storage History | core | importance | importance | Verified/NDA |
| Tuber size, color, damage, soil, and foreign matter | core | importance | importance | Verified/NDA |
| Moisture, particle size, solid content, and component analysis values | importance | core | importance | Verified/NDA |
| Juicing, extraction, concentration, and sterilization conditions | Not applicable | importance | core | NDA |
| Formulation, Sensory, and Distribution Stability | Not applicable | importance | core | NDA |
| Microbial, Residual, and Foreign Matter Test Report | core | core | core | NDA |
| Packaging, storage, and expiration date | importance | core | core | Verified/NDA |
Lot Master Required Field
Lot ID · Item Name · Basis for Verification of Scientific Name · Part Used · Variety · Country of Origin/Cultivation Area · Producer · Harvest Date · Product Form · Raw Material Lot · Storage/Washing/Cutting/Drying/Grinding/Juicing/Extraction/Concentration/Pasteurization History · Moisture/Particle Size/Solid Content/Component Analysis · Microbiology/Residues/Test Report · Packaging Date · Use-by Date · Shipment/Return/Claim
5. Korea Market & Demand Structure
Customers | Purchase criteria | Cooperation opportunities |
| Producers and farming cooperatives | Potential for cultivation history, sorting, storage, and joint processing | Regional Ingredients & Co-brand RFQ |
| Fresh produce distributor | Specifications, Appearance, Soil, Packaging, Delivery Time | Raw Jerusalem Artichoke Supply RFQ |
| Tea and beverage manufacturers | Ingredient form, taste, solid content, and packaging suitability | OEM for dry chips, concentrates, and beverages |
| Food ingredient and confectionery companies | Powder particle size, moisture content, composition, and test report | Powder and Dry Chip Material RFQ |
| HMR and dessert manufacturers | Texture, Cookability, Shelf Life, and Shelf Life | Development of jellies, desserts, and convenience foods |
| Foodservice and catering business operators | Cooking convenience, weight, specifications, and stable delivery time | Supply of raw materials and beverages for the menu |
| Tourism and local specialty operators | Regionality, raw material traceability, packaging, small-batch production | Gift sets · Private label products |
| Research and development institutions | Variety, storage, processing, and commercialization data | Testing and joint development |
6. Trade & Supply-chain Intelligence
step | Key variables | Operational judgment |
| raw material production | Scientific name, variety, cultivation area, harvest season, storage conditions | Verification of raw material identity and procurement suitability |
| Import and Customs Clearance | HS Item · Product Type · Customs Clearance Date · Quarantine · Quantity | Separation of biological, dried, powder, and prepared products |
| Preprocessing and storage | Washing, cutting, storage, moisture, foreign matter | Determination of suitability for fresh and dried processing |
| process | Drying, grinding, juicing, extraction, concentration, sterilization, yield | Determination of suitability of materials and final products |
| Quality and Safety | Moisture, particle size, solids, microorganisms, residues, test report | Buyer Submission and Claim Prevention |
| Buyer RFQ | Product Type · Country of Origin · Specifications · MOQ · Packaging · Delivery Time | Matching suitability other than price |
| Repurchase | Delivery · Taste · Texture · Returns · Claims · Reorders | Supplier & Lot Evaluation Update |
Raw import and export data are entered by verifying the HS item description, base year, quantity, and value unit from the Korea Customs Service's Import and Export Trade Statistics . Items such as fresh Jerusalem artichokes, dried products, powders, concentrates, and beverages are not simply aggregated as their customs classification and food requirements may differ.
7. Processing, By-products & PRP Intelligence
Products and processes | Key conditions | RFQ conversion |
| Raw Jerusalem artichoke tubers | Scientific name, variety, origin, harvest date, specifications, soil | Raw Material & Fresh Distribution RFQ |
| Washed and cut parts | Washing, cutting specifications, refrigeration conditions, and foreign matter management | RFQ for Food Service and Processing |
| Dried Jerusalem artichoke chips | Cutting shape, drying method, moisture, color, scent, foreign matter | RFQ for tea, snacks, and extraction |
| Jerusalem artichoke powder | Raw Material Lot, Particle Size, Moisture, Component Analysis, Microorganisms | Food Material RFQ |
| Extract/Concentrate | Raw materials · Juicing · Extraction · Concentration · Solids · Sterilization · Packaging | Beverages, Sauces, and OEM RFQ |
| Tea, Beverages, Jelly, Dessert | Formulation, Packaging, Labeling, Use-by Date, Sensory | Specialty Products · PB RFQ |
| by-product | Non-edible parts and processing by-products | Utilization for purposes other than food is a separate entity after verification of laws and safety. |
8. AX Transformation
first of all | Execution item | Performance indicators |
| 1 | Scientific Name, Variety, Part Used, Country of Origin, Cultivation Location, and Lot ID are required values. | Required value input rate |
| 2 | Separation of biological products: dry chips, powder, concentrate, and final product | Misclassification reduction rate |
| 3 | Connecting cultivation–harvest–storage–processing–shipping history | Lot tracking rate |
| 4 | Data conversion of moisture, particle size, solid content, component analysis, and test reports | Quality document connection rate |
| 5 | Connecting Producers, Processors, Foodservice, Catering, and Private Brand RFQs with Repurchase | Matching rate · Repurchase rate |
9. Industry Problem Bank
Problem group | Problem Definition | Required data |
| Mixed use centered on trade names | Varieties, parts used, countries of origin, and raw material forms are mixed under the single term 'Jerusalem artichoke'. | Scientific name, variety, part used, country of origin, product form |
| Confusion between yacon and ingredients | Treated as having the same raw materials, ingredients, and functions as yacon simply because it is an inulin-related material. | Scientific name, edible part, component analysis, and basis for labeling |
| Lack of storage and sorting management | Differences in post-harvest storage, washing, and sorting affect appearance and suitability for processing | Harvest, storage, sorting, and shipment history |
| Processing indicators unclear | Standards for moisture, particle size, and solid content of powders, concentrates, and beverages are not separated by product. | Quality Indicators, Processes, and Test Reports by Product |
| Confusion regarding functional expressions | Confusion between general food ingredients and the permissible labeling scope for health functional foods | Basis for food standards, labeling, and recognition |
| Unused repurchase information | Dissatisfaction with taste, texture, and packaging is not being fed back into improvements in raw materials and processes | Delivery, Claim, Reorder, and Lot Information |
10. Farmer RFQ & Collaboration Model
RFQ Type | Public Registration | Verify/NDA |
| Procurement of fresh Jerusalem artichoke tubers | Scientific name, variety, country of origin, specifications, use, packaging, delivery date | Producer, cultivation area, harvest date, quantity, unit price |
| Washed and cut parts | Cutting type, specifications, storage conditions, and uses | Actual Lot · Storage Records · Test Report · Unit Price |
| Dry chips | Cutting type, drying method, moisture standards, and uses | Actual Test Report · Lot · Unit Price |
| powder | Particle Size · Moisture · Applications · MOQ | Component analysis, microbiological report, unit price |
| Extract/Concentrate | Target Product · Solid Content Range · Packaging · Delivery Time | Process conditions, test reports, costs, contracts |
| Tea, Beverage, and Dessert OEM | Product Type · Flavor · Packaging · Delivery Time | Samples, Prescriptions, Costs, Contracts |
| Products for the food service and catering industry | Specifications, Weight, Cooking Method, Storage Conditions | Quantity, Unit Price, and Test Report |
| Local specialties · Private brand | Regionality, Product Concept, Sales Channels | MOQ · Trademark · Contract · Inventory |
| Research and development cooperation | Test Objective, Evaluation Criteria, and Expected Product Group | Samples, Test Results, and Joint Development Conditions |
11. RFQ Request First
① Need Products & Materials
Companies and institutions seeking necessary products, agricultural products, raw materials, and processed goods register purchasing demands. Registered requests are utilized to review cooperation with potential suppliers and producers based on the RFQ Intelligence Library.
Process:
RFQ Registration → Supplier/Product Review → Collaboration Connection → Future AI Matching
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② We are looking for production and manufacturing partners. (Need Suppliers & Manufacturers)
Register a request to find necessary production and supply partners, ranging from farms and producer organizations to processing companies, OEM, ODM, and private label manufacturers.
Process:
RFQ Registration → Review of Production & Manufacturing Capabilities → Collaboration Connection → Future AI Partner Matching
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③ We are looking for domestic and international buyers. (Need Buyers)
Farmers, producer organizations, and manufacturing companies are requesting cooperation with new buyers, such as domestic and international distributors, importers, brand companies, and food service and catering businesses.
Process:
RFQ Registration → Product & Supply Capability Review → Market & Buyer Connection → Future AI Buyer Matching
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Version History
Version | Main contents | situation |
| v1.0 | Registration of basic structure for Jerusalem artichoke raw materials, storage, processing, and RFQ | complete |
| v1.1 | Verification of official cultivation, production, import, and domestic distribution structure | expected |
| v2.0 | Separation of standards for biological, dried chips, powder, concentrate, tea, and beverages | expected |
| v3.0 | Production–Processing–Food Service·Catering·Specialty Products·PB Buyer Verified Container Combination | expected |
