purple asparagus


Gourmet Trading Company purple asparagus are much sweeter and more tender than green asparagus thus, very suitable for use in salads.


Pack

11 lbs. Bunched
Qty/Pallet 120

Custom packs available.

 


Sizes:

Small 5mm-8mm

Standard 8mm-11mm

Large 11mm-16mm

Extra Large 16mm-21mm

Jumbo 21mm+

FOB
Los Angeles, CA — Miami, Fl — El Centro, CA

Availability

 
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*Limited Supply

Serving Suggestions
• Serve raw on salads with white and green asparagus for a unique presentation.
• Blanch in hot water for 1 minute and serve with chicken dishes.
• Excellent when used with white and green asparagus.

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.

The pack is just a 11lbs bunched
Qty/pallet is 120


 

 
 

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