This flavoring is probably due to a sweet substance called inulin , as replicates the sweet taste found in the roots of
elecampane , which
Kaynak: Yacónincluding the non-native
elecampane - once used to treat respiratory ailments - and green hellebore have been found in and around the churchyard.
Kaynak: LancautAn early recipe for "True Daffy" from 1700 lists the following ingredients: aniseed , brandy , cochineal ,
elecampane , fennel seed , jalap
Kaynak: Daffy's Elixir"young deer" (and the plant name alan "coltsfoot,
elecampane"), coming from a Brittonic root alan- or elan (also attested in Celtiberian
Kaynak: Alan (given name)Liburnicum) was flavored with
elecampane , cyperus root , bay laurel and salt Lard, however, was used for baking pastries and seasoning some dishes
Kaynak: Food and dining in the Roman Empire