Everyone can tell at first glance that green asparagus is a different type of vegetable than white asparagus. But what differences are behind the different colors? Can you taste the difference? And which of the two varieties is ultimately more recommended? Many questions that you may have been asking yourself for a long time. Here come the answers.
What is the difference between green and white asparagus?
The main difference between green and white asparagus is in cultivation: Green asparagus grows above ground and through photosynthesis forms chlorophyll, which gives it its color. White asparagus grows underground and is piled up, preventing it from reaching sunlight and remaining pale. Green asparagus contains more vitamins and has a stronger aroma than white asparagus.
Differences
- Cultivation, growth and harvest
- He alth value and ingredients
- Taste
- Distribution and popularity
Cultivation, growth and harvest
Probably the biggest difference between green and white asparagus is the way they are grown. Hobby gardeners prefer to choose the green version for their own beds because it is much easier to maintain. White asparagus grows underground and must be piled up. If the tip penetrates the earth, it is harvested immediately. You can safely let its green relative grow as soon as it sticks its head out of the ground. You harvest it when the stalks are sufficiently long and strong.
He alth value and ingredients
In the actual sense, green asparagus is bleached asparagus. The different color results from the sunlight, which the white asparagus does not receive. Give it a try and don't pile up your white asparagus. On the surface of the earth it will also turn green. As photosynthesis begins, the pigment chlorophyll is formed, which gives it its bright green color. At the same time, green asparagus produces more he althy ingredients in this way. The variety has
- more provitamin A
- more vitamin C
- more folic acid
- three times as much vitamin B
Taste
White asparagus is ideal for mild salads. However, green asparagus is characterized by its more intense and stronger taste.
Distribution and popularity
Which type of asparagus you prefer is of course purely a matter of taste. However, according to surveys, the white variety is at the top of the popularity scale in Germany. The proportion of people who prefer green asparagus is even less than 10%. Nevertheless, gourmets in particular appreciate the stronger aroma. It's different in the USA. Americans prefer green asparagus. White asparagus is known to at least people there. In France, however, the third form is appreciated: here, purple asparagus ends up on the plate particularly often.
