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Characteristics The artichoke is a seasonal vegetable, but it can be enjoyed all year round, as it benefits from the preservation method. The heart is preserved, whole and packaged in glass. The process is very delicate and only healthy specimens, free of bumps, clean, fresh-looking and uniform in color, are chosen. Nutritional value and benefits The artichoke is undoubtedly one of the vegetables with the highest number of beneficial components for the body. One of its great properties is its powerful antioxidant power, which helps prevent premature aging of cells and promotes proper organ function. Canned artichokes maintain the same healthy properties as fresh artichokes, according to recent studies conducted on the subject. Therefore, whether fresh or canned, artichoke is one of the healthiest vegetables we can consume. It contains vitamins, minerals, fiber, and phenolic compounds such as cynarin and chlorogenic acid, which help prevent cardiovascular, liver, and kidney diseases, among others. In fact, it is widely proven that daily vegetable consumption prevents a large number of diseases, as they are, among other favorable effects, the main source of antioxidant compounds in our diet.