Asparagus officinalis<\/em> is the scientific name for asparagus. The word \u201casparagus\u201d stems from the Latin and Ancient Greek and means \u201csprout\u201d or \u201cshoot\u201d.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Do you know what\u2019s hidden beneath the raised beds of asparagus? And how is asparagus sown or planted? Asparagus grows from underground rootstock. Only the young shoots are harvested. As the rootstocks age, the asparagus spears become increasingly thinner. After around ten years, a new rootstock needs to be used.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Have you ever been served bitter asparagus? That\u2019s what happens when the asparagus is cut too close to the rootstock. Because the parts close to the root contain more bitter compounds.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n White asparagus is also known as bleached asparagus and is only so nice and white because it grows within a raised bed with no exposure to sunlight. If it peeks out of the earth, it will take on a soft violet color. Green asparagus grows above the earth in direct sunlight. Other varieties are usually used for green asparagus.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n With the help of the sun, green asparagus produces chlorophyll, but also more carotene (a precursor to vitamin A) and more vitamin C. It also develops more flavor, meaning you get a more intense, aromatic vegetable taste.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Asparagus is loved for its unique flavor. This fine flavor and slightly bitter taste is due to asparagusic acid. However, it doesn\u2019t develop its flavor until cooked. So raw asparagus doesn\u2019t have that typical asparagus taste.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Why does your urine often smell so strange after you\u2019ve eaten asparagus? The smell originates from the sulfur compounds that develop in the asparagusic acid. Don\u2019t you know the smell? Then maybe you\u2019re one of the 60% of people who do not form this odorous substance, or one of those who just can\u2019t smell it.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Do they help you build muscle? Many testosterone boosters with asparagus extract or aspartic acid promise improved muscles, libido and performance. Unfortunately, according to experts, they don\u2019t work. Aspartic acid is a protein element that can help build muscle. However, your body can also produce it itself.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Is the asparagus in your supermarket really fresh? You can tell its fresh when the ends are moist and juicy and the tips still firmly closed. The stalks should squeak when you rub them together.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A splash of lemon juice in the cooking water makes white asparagus brilliantly white. The best way to cook asparagus is tied together in a bunch, stood upright in just a little water so the tips are only steamed rather than boiled. Green asparagus cooks faster than white asparagus. Cook frozen asparagus without defrosting to ensure the stalks don\u2019t go soggy.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Have you got an appetite for fresh, spring asparagus recipes? Then try our fruity asparagus salad with arugula and strawberries<\/a> or the spicy combination of white asparagus with strawberry and tomato chutney<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”intro”]Every year, asparagus aficionados look forward to their favorite vegetable coming into season. Asparagus season kicks off in April and runs until June 24. Okay, you probably already knew that. But do you also know what\u2019s hidden under the soil in asparagus fields, and whether asparagus can help you build muscle? Here are ten<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":5000,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[95],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n2.\u00a0 Root facts
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4.\u00a0 Color theory
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\n<\/strong><\/h4>\n6.\u00a0 Asparagus flavors
\n<\/strong><\/h4>\n7.\u00a0 The secret of the smell
\n<\/strong><\/h4>\n8.\u00a0 Testosterone boosters with asparagus extract
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9.\u00a0 Freshness test
\n<\/strong><\/h4>\n10.\u00a0 Kitchen tricks
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