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Asparagus
"Uncover the delicate flavor of White Asparagus"
Asparagus is a tasty and nutritious spring vegetable, rich in vitamins and minerals, with tender white spears bursting with flavor.
Also known as
White Asparagus, Spargel, Asperge Blanche
Botanical name
Asparagus officinalis
Product Details
PLU Code
94522
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Asparagus › Small
Origin
Europe and Western Asia
Temperature
0 to 2°C (32 to 36°F)
Shelf Life
14-21 days
Status
Approved
About Asparagus
Asparagus officinalis is a perennial vegetable native to Europe and Western Asia, commonly cultivated for its edible spears.
Nutrition Information
100 grams of white asparagus contains approximately 20 calories, 3.2 grams of carbohydrates, 2.3 grams of protein, 0.2 grams of fat, 1.8 grams of fiber, and 19 milligrams of sodium. It is also rich in vitamins, including 648 micrograms of vitamin A, 860 micrograms of vitamin K, and 540 micrograms of folate, as well as minerals such as 202 milligrams of potassium and 23 milligrams of magnesium.
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
Perforated bags or containers
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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