Asparagus
Asparagus belongs to the family of lilies and is valued for its therapeutic properties. The newly formed shoots (spears), root, and “underground stems” (rhizomes) are used to make medicine. Asparagus is a commonly eaten vegetable in many parts of the world and is well known for its unique, savory taste. It is normally available in white, green and purple colors
Asparagus spears can be eaten raw or cooked. The seed and root extracts of asparagus are used in alcoholic beverages.
Asparagus is one of the best natural sources of folate. Adequate folate intake is extremely important during periods of rapid growth such as pregnancy, infancy and adolescence. Some people apply asparagus directly to the skin for cleaning the face, drying sores, and treating acne.
Asparagus spears can be eaten raw or cooked. The seed and root extracts of asparagus are used in alcoholic beverages.
Asparagus is one of the best natural sources of folate. Adequate folate intake is extremely important during periods of rapid growth such as pregnancy, infancy and adolescence. Some people apply asparagus directly to the skin for cleaning the face, drying sores, and treating acne.
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Varieties
GREEN
WELL-KNOWN FOR
Medium-sized spears
Taste: succulent taste
Texture: a delightful tender crisp
Taste: succulent taste
Texture: a delightful tender crisp
SIZE
Length: 23 - 25 cm
Diameter: 0.8 - 1 cm
Diameter: 0.8 - 1 cm
APPEARANCE
Long, thin, and all-green spears with no purple blush and tightly closed heads
Succulent and tender green spears of Asparagus
WHITE
WELL-KNOWN FOR
Large-sized spears
A wonderfully distinctive flavor
Taste: more delicate flavor, slightly bitter and milder flavor
Texture: softer
A wonderfully distinctive flavor
Taste: more delicate flavor, slightly bitter and milder flavor
Texture: softer
SIZE
Length: 23 - 25 cm
Diameter: 0.9 – 1.2 cm
Diameter: 0.9 – 1.2 cm
APPEARANCE
All white spears
Thicker outer layer
Thicker outer layer
PURPLE
WELL-KNOWN FOR
Small-sized spears
Lower fiber content than green or white asparagus.
Taste: a bit sweeter than the green and white types and deeply fruit flavored
Texture: firm and scrip, less stringy
Lower fiber content than green or white asparagus.
Taste: a bit sweeter than the green and white types and deeply fruit flavored
Texture: firm and scrip, less stringy
SIZE
Length: 23 - 25 cm
Diameter: 0.7 – 0.9 cm
Diameter: 0.7 – 0.9 cm
APPEARANCE
All-purple spears creamy white flesh
Thicker and sweeter spears than green or white asparagus
Thicker and sweeter spears than green or white asparagus
