Asparaguses are native to Africa, Asia and Europe. Over the years, their cultivation has spread to North and South America, Australia and New Zealand.
Asparaguses are vegetables highly valued for their unique taste and properties. Only young shoots called buds are eatable.
Depending on the type of cultivation, asparaguses are white or green.
Asparagus is a vegetable specific for its low-calorie value and high content of nutrients. Asparagus shoots contain also easily digestible proteins and sugars.
Young shoots are rich in folic acid, vitamin C, zinc and calcium.