Organic
Asparagus
"Nature's edible spear, bursting with flavor and nutrients"
A popular and nutritious vegetable, valued for its tender shoots and delicate flavor
Also known as
Sparrow grass, Asperges
Botanical name
Asparagus officinalis
Product Details
PLU Code
94521
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Asparagus › Large
Origin
Native to Europe, Western Asia and North Africa, now widely cultivated in many parts of the world
Temperature
0 to 2°C (32 to 36°F)
Shelf Life
14-21 days
Status
Approved
About Asparagus
A low-calorie vegetable with high water content, rich in vitamins and antioxidants, often steamed or roasted to preserve its crunch and flavor
Nutrition Information
Asparagus is a nutrient-rich vegetable, low in calories and rich in vitamins and minerals. One serving of cooked asparagus, approximately 125g, contains 20 kcal of energy.
It is an excellent source of vitamin C with 19.2 milligrams or about 32 percent of the recommended daily intake, and vitamin K with 67.7 micrograms or about 85 percent of the daily recommended intake. It also contains considerable amounts of vitamin B6, folate, and thiamine.
Asparagus is rich in minerals including potassium, with 236 milligrams or 6 percent of the daily recommended intake, and manganese, 202 milligrams or 10 percent of the daily intake. It is a good source of dietary fiber with 2.8g per serving.
In terms of its macronutrient composition, it is low in fat with 0.2g and has 3.3g of protein per serving. The total carbohydrate content is 2.9g, with the majority being non-digestible fiber.
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 wrapped in plastic to prevent moisture loss, packed loosely to prevent crushing
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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