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Asparagus
"Bringing a pop of color to the vegetable market"
Purple Asparagus is a delicious and nutritious vegetable variety known for its tender spears, rich flavor, and vibrant purple color.
Also known as
Purple Spear, Royal Asparagus
Botanical name
Asparagus officinalis
Product Details
PLU Code
93079
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Asparagus › All Sizes
Origin
Originally cultivated in Europe, now grown worldwide in regions with suitable climate conditions
Temperature
0 to 2°C (32 to 36°F)
Shelf Life
14-21 days
Status
Approved
About Asparagus
Native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa, Purple Asparagus is a sub-variety of Asparagus officinalis. It requires careful handling and refrigeration to maintain its quality and freshness.
Nutrition Information
Asparagus officinalis, specifically the purple variety, is a nutrient-rich vegetable with the following key nutrition facts per 100g serving:
Energy content of 20 kcal
Protein is 2.2 grams
Carbohydrates are approximately 3.88 grams
Dietary fibre is 2.1 grams
Sugars are less than 1.5 grams
Fat is less than 0.2 grams and mainly consists of unsaturated fat
Rich in essential vitamins such as Vitamin C at 6.9 milligrams or roughly about 7.7 percent of recommended daily value, Vitamin E 1.8 milligrams or 12 percent of recommended daily value and also a significant amount of Vitamin K around 53.6 micrograms
Minerals present in significant amounts include potassium at 252 milligrams, manganese at 0.2 milligrams and iron with 0.7 milligrams, for example.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for fresh asparagus spears. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
0 to 2°C (32 to 36°F)
Humidity
95-99%
Packaging
Breathable packaging or containers to maintain humidity and prevent moisture accumulation
Shelf Life
14-21 days
Storage Notes: Asparagus is highly perishable and must be cooled immediately after harvest to delay toughening and senescence. Sensitive to ethylene: keep away from ethylene-producing fruit. Highest freezing point: -0.5°C. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 210-213.
Applies to: fresh asparagus spears.
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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