How do you know when artichokes go bad?

Chef's answer
Signs of a bad artichoke
  • There's an open hole in the center and the leaves are loose.
  • The tips of the leaves are split or shriveled, a sign it is dried out.
  • It feels light, another sign it has dried out.
  • It feels spongy when squeezed.
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