white asparagus

White asparagus gets its lack of pigmentation because it is grown without being exposed to light, preventing photosynthesis and therefore the production of chlorophyll.
Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) is a perennial flowering plant species in the genus Asparagus. Its young shoots are used as a spring vegetable.
White asparagus gets its lack of pigmentation because it is grown without being exposed to light, preventing photosynthesis and therefore the production of chlorophyll. Unlike its green-skinned counterpart, white asparagus has a tough, bitter peel that must be removed before cooking.

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