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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.
Retail Price Data is based on USDA Specialty Crops Market News surveys. Data collection ends on the report date and encompasses ad pricing good from the Saturday before the report release date through the following Friday. Weekly data - from over 400 retailers, comprising more than 30,000 individual stores with online weekly advertised features - covers over 250 produce items. Registered (logged-in) users, can access weekly reports and additional market information.
USDA Specialty Crops Market News publishes FOB and Movement data on a daily and weekly basis. Pricing and volume information is aggregated by commodity and published weekly, subject to any source-data adjustments. Commodity data is further processed based on origin (domestic vs imports) and type (regular vs. organic). Registered (logged-in) users, can access weekly reports and additional market information.
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T Castro Produce

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Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Chicago, 60632 Illinois
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries
Citrus:
Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges
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Sunterra Distribution LLC

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Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Dallas, 75201 Texas
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries
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Coosemans Miami Inc

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Business Type:
Exporter, Shipper, Importer, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Miami, 33127 Florida
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries
Citrus:
Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges, Clementines / Mandarins / Tangerines
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Coosemans-Denver Inc

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Business Type:
Importer, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Denver, 80239 Colorado
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries
Citrus:
Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges
Deciduous Fruit:
Apples
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Coosemans Tampa Inc

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Business Type:
Exporter, Grower, Shipper, Importer, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Tampa, 33610 Florida
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries
Citrus:
Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges
Deciduous Fruit:
Apples
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National Produce Consultants LLC

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Business Type:
Management & Consulting, Other, Foodservice
Location HQ:
Allen, 75013-8098 Texas
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries
Citrus:
Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges
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Melissa's / World Variety Produce Inc

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Business Type:
Broker, Shipper, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Vernon, 90058 California
Berries:
Blueberries, Cranberries, Strawberries
Deciduous Fruit:
Pomegranates
Stone Fruit:
Apricots
Tropical Fruit:
Carambola, Plantains
Cooking Vegetables:
Celery Root, Leeks, Parsley Root
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Consolidated Farms Inc dba Crystal Valley Foods

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Business Type:
Grower, Shipper, Importer, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Miami, 33122 Florida
Tropical Fruit:
Carambola
Specialties:
Frisee, Baby Corn, Baby Lettuce
Cooking Vegetables:
White Asparagus, Green Beans, Haricots Verts, Italian Parsley, Snow Peas, Sugar Snap Peas
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Southern Specialties Inc HQ

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Business Type:
Grower, Shipper, Importer, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Pompano Beach, 33069 Florida
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries
Tropical Fruit:
Carambola
Cooking Vegetables:
Radicchio
Salad Vegetables:
Broccoli
Specialties:
Cherimoya, Frisee, Kale Sprouts, Passion Fruit, Shallots
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Alpine Fresh Inc

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Business Type:
Grower, Shipper, Importer
Location HQ:
Doral, 33178 Florida
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries
Tropical Fruit:
Mangoes, Pineapple
Cooking Vegetables:
Asparagus, Brussels Sprouts
Organic Produce:
Organic Asparagus, Organic Beans, Organic Blackberries








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