Asparagus can be eaten without peeling, and the more tender asparagus can be eaten with the skin on. If the surface of the asparagus is wrinkled it means it is old, just leave it out when you pick it.

Nutritional value:

Asparagus is rich in vitamin B, vitamin A and folic acid, selenium, iron, manganese, zinc and other trace elements. Asparagus has a variety of essential amino acids.

Selenium content of asparagus is higher than the general vegetables, and selenium-rich mushrooms close to the selenium, and even comparable to the selenium content of marine fish, shrimp and so on. In conclusion, from the white asparagus, green asparagus in amino acids and zinc, copper, iron, manganese, selenium analysis results show that, in addition to white asparagus containing aspartic acid higher than green asparagus, the other amino acids or the content of the above microelements, green asparagus is higher than white asparagus.

Asparagus has a fresh and aromatic flavor, dietary fiber soft and delicious, can enhance appetite, help digestion. In the West, asparagus is known as "one of the ten famous dishes", is a high-grade and expensive vegetables. Eat asparagus, there are the following points to note:

1, asparagus is good, but should not be eaten raw.

2, asparagus should not be stored for more than 1 week before eating, and should be kept at a low temperature away from light.

3, folic acid in asparagus is easily destroyed, so if used to supplement folic acid should avoid high-temperature cooking, the best way to eat is to use a microwave oven with low-power heat cooked.

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