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White asparagus

A popular delicacy in Dutch cuisine

White asparagus - Product picture

Known as 'the white gold' in the Netherlands, it is obvious that white asparagus are very popular. Fans appreciate the mild taste and refined texture. Remarkably, it is mainly the Netherlands where consumers prefer the white variety.

In Mediterranean countries, green asparagus is the first choice. White asparagus have straight and high-fibre stems. In they optimal condition, the vegetables have a firm and closed tip.

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Storage advice

  • Transport and storage: Maintain a temperature of 2˚C during transport and storage for white asparagus.
  • Shop: Present green asparagus tips in the refrigerator.

Our white asparagus are grown in:

Peru, the Netherlands and Germany

Growing and harvesting

At the grower's

White asparagus are milky white because they hardly see the sunlight (just like chicory). As soon as the stem grows above the soil and starts to turn green, it is harvested. That is why the crop is covered with sand after planting in the field. It takes 3 years to grow into a large asparagus plant.

After cutting, the asparagus are rinsed, cooled and sorted for thickness and quality at the packing station. The harvest of the day is then immediately transported to Nature's Pride.

White Asparagus - Growth And Harvest

Recipes & preparation tips

For white asparagus, you will need to get your peeler out to remove the shoots from the outside. The bottom 1 to 2 cm are not suitable for preparation. Now the white asparagus is ready for cooking, stir-frying, sautéing or grilling. Simply sautéing them with some herbs and butter – see the Eat ME website – is a culinary adventure.

White Asparagus - Recipes And Preparation Tips

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