Just above the heart lies the "choke," a mass of fuzzy, hair-like fibers. This part is not edible and must be scooped out with a spoon before or after cooking.
Beyond their unique taste, artichokes are a nutritional powerhouse: artichoke
These are the green "scales" covering the bud. The edible part is the small bit of soft flesh at the very base of each bract. Just above the heart lies the "choke," a