White Asparagus

White Asparagus

White Asparagus

Commodity Overview

Green is the standard color of asparagus, while this white version is grown under ground so it doesn't go through photosynthesis. In the times of the Greeks and Romans, it was considered the food of kings for its flavor and medicinal properties. The tips of the spears are generally preferred but the whole spear is edible.

Characteristics

  • Commodity: Asparagus
  • Category: Cooking Vegetables
  • Characteristics: Asparagus should be firm and blemish free but white all the way through.
  • Appearance: Long, thin and spear-like.
  • Flesh: White
  • Flavor: Unique and rich with slight bitterness, though more mild than green asparagus
  • Size: About 6-12 inches long with width ranging from pencil to marker thickness
  • Color: White
  • Shape: Long, thin
  • Suggested Preparations / Tips: They may be steamed, sauteed, grilled or blanched.
  • Commonly Cooked: Yes
  • Availability: Year-round
  • Additional Notes: Photo courtesy Frieda's Inc.
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Grower, Shipper, Importer
Location HQ:
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Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries
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Cantaloupe, Honeydew
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Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries
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Location HQ:
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Citrus:
Grapefruit, Lemons, Oranges, Clementines / Mandarins / Tangerines, Specialty Citrus
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Asian Pears
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Watermelon, Specialty Melons
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Strawberries
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Cantaloupe
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