4524 Asparagus

A delicate, early-season delicacy, Asparagus Tips are the tender, immature flower stalks of the Asparagus plant, prized for their succulent taste and crunchy texture.

Details about Asparagus

Also known as Sparrow Grass, Asparagus Spears

Asparagus is a cool-season crop, typically grown in well-drained soil, and requires precise temperature control during transportation and storage to maintain its freshness.

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Nutrition

Asparagus is low in calories and rich in essential vitamins and minerals. One 125g serving of cooked asparagus tips contains

50 calories energy

2.2g protein

0.2g fat

11g carbohydrates

2.5g fiber

0.6g sugar

and essential vitamins and minerals such as

816 mcg folate

20 milligrams vitamin C

57 milligrams calcium

32 milligrams magnesium

and 286 milligrams potassium.

Storage

Asparagus requires constant refrigeration and high humidity to maintain its shelf life. Proper packaging prevents moisture loss and maintaining an upright position of the spears is essential to prevent bruising.

Storage conditions:
  • Temperature: -0.5 to 2°C (31 to 36°F)
  • Humidity: 95-100%

Storage life is significantly affected by the handling and processing prior to storage.

Packaging

Ventilated packaging, kept upright, possibly wrapped in plastic or polyethylene bags

Shelf life

14-21 days

Category: Vegetables
Also known as: Sparrow Grass, Asparagus Spears
Origin: Native to the European continent, Asparagus is now cultivated globally, with major producing countries including China, the United States, and Germany.

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PLU codes, which stands for Price Look-Up codes, are 4 or 5-digit numbers used in grocery stores and supermarkets to identify fresh produce items.

  • 4-digit codes are for conventionally grown produce
  • 5-digit codes starting with 9 indicate organic produce
  • 5-digit codes starting with 8 were originally intended for GMO produce, but are rarely used

PLU codes streamline checkout processes, improve inventory management, and provide consistency across different stores.

The system was developed by the International Federation for Produce Standards (IFPS)

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