What makes White White asparagus?

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What is the difference between white asparagus and green asparagus? Is there a difference in my recipe?

Answer:

White asparagus comes from the process of thinning, which is the deprivation of light. The dirt stays hills around the emerging stalk, depriving it of light. The plant can not produce chlorophyll without light, so there is no green for stems.

White asparagus is milder in flavor than and slightly more tender than green asparagus. All varieties and colors can be used interchangeably in recipes.

Learn more about asparagus and asparagus recipes:

Asparagus • Selecting and storing
• asparagus cooking tips
• Did you peel the asparagus? FAQ
• What is asparagus? FAQ
• Asparagus Varieties and Seasons
• Asparagus history
• Asparagus and health
• Asparagus Recipes
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