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Asparagus

(Asparagus Officinalis) PRODUCTION CALENDAR J F M A M J J A S O N D

ASPARAGUS

Import Available Peak season

Asparagus is a plant of the Asparagaceae family, originated from East Mediterranean basin, mainly present on the
Nutrition Facts seashores.

Egypt is where the first record was found at 5000 BCalsot was probably domesticated by the Romans, who called
Asparagus (100g) it 'asparag' (persion word) which meant 'shoot'. Cesar's legions brought asparagus from Egypt to Rome.
it was forgotten during Middle Ages, then rediscovered and served at royal courts in the 17th century. By the 18th
century, it became popular and used widely, Nowadays, it is produced in large quantities in China.

Calorie (Kcal) 20 Starkiss sources local green asparagus during the short season, and imports them during the remaining months.
Fats 0,1 g
Carbonhydrates 3,9 g
Proteins 2,2 g Some suggestions
Potassium 202 mg -shaved (salads)
Vitamin C 5,6 mg -roasted (with orange giaze..)
-fried (tempura)
-grilled (side dish)
-boiled (soups)
-wrapped

Benefits for eating asparagus

Asparagus is packed with nutrients, including vitamin A,C,K and
B6, folate,iron, potassium,copper,calcium and proteins. It is a rich
source of antioxidants.
-may help with weight loss (low level of calories)
-may ease constipation (fibers)
-may prevent urinary tract infection
-may help strengthen the immune system (vitamins)

5 6 17 18 23 24 -may promote reproductive health (saponin protodioscin)

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