green asparagus
Gourmet Trading Company guarantees quality asparagus year-round because we are among the top growers/suppliers in the world.
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Pack
11 lbs. Bunched
Qty/Pallet 120
28 lbs. Bunched
Qty/Pallet 48
12 X 1 kg Bunches
Qty/Pallet 48
Custom packs available.
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Sizes:
Small 5mm-8mm
Standard 8mm-11mm
Large 11mm-16mm
Extra Large 16mm-21mm
Jumbo 21mm+
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FOB
Los Angeles, CA — Miami, Fl — El Centro, CA — McAllen, TX — Firebaugh, CA — Tri-Cities, WA
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*Limited Supply
Serving Suggestions
• Steam for two minutes; add lemon and melted butter.
• Great raw with dips or in bagged lunches instead of carrot and celery sticks.
• Delicious in quiche or omelets.
Nutritional Highlights
• Asparagus is low in calories, sodium and carbs but high in fiber.
• A good source of folic acid and also contains Vitamin C, thiamin and Vitamin B6.
• An important source of potassium and many micronutrients.
Storage and Handling
• Refrigerate at 34° F — 36° F and store upright.
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