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Myths about asparagus

The plant genus Asparagus belongs to the asparagus family (Asklparagaceae). In this country it is known as vegetable asparagus, common asparagus or also white asparagus. In colloquial language it is called only asparagus.

The young shoots are prepared and eaten. Asparagus is native to the warm and temperate zones. These include Southern and Central Europe, North Africa and the Near East. It is widespread in Africa and Eurasia. Some cultivated forms and species are used today as purely ornamental plants and are not edible. This is why asparagus occupies a special economic position. As a vegetable, it is often seen on plates.

The asparagus season usually begins in mid or late April and ends on 24 June. This day is also known as "Asparagus New Year's Eve". If the vegetables continue to be pricked after that, the harvest will be sparser the following year.

Asparagus is available in Germany in two varieties. The white and the

green. In total there are about 220 different species in the world. We have about 100 different types of asparagus (white and green). In recent years, Germans have consumed an average of 1.5 kg per capita. Here are the wisdoms about this popular vegetable.

Asparagus is very healthy and a slimming product

Right! The vegetables contain a lot of water. When cooked and without butter, sauces and side dishes, it provides just 95 Kcal per 500 grams. This amount covers 80 percent of the daily requirement of vitamin C and E. Our body also receives 44 percent of potassium. Sodium, potassium and chloride regulate the body's water balance and are important for the work of our heart. Other ingredients have an antibacterial and cancer-inhibiting effect.

Asparagus is urinary

Right! The vegetables contain a substance called aspartic acid. This acid is urinary.

Asparagus spears increase the desire for love

NO! Scientists have not yet been able to provide convincing facts for this. It has been claimed since ancient times. Ayurvedic medicine has been treating potency and lust problems with it since ancient times. Perhaps the shape of the rod, which reminds one of a penis, is a psychological suggestive indicator. Or is there more to it than that?

Never eat bitter tasting asparagus!

Wrong! Bitter-tasting asparagus is not poisonous. The reasons for this can be: it has been pricked too close to the rootstock or heat followed a sudden cold spell. Adding a little sugar during the cooking process removes some of the bitter substances. However, the taste cannot be neutralized 100 percent.

White asparagus is much healthier than green

Wrong! White asparagus grows underground, greener above the ground. Sunlight causes chlorophyll and lots of vitamin C to form.

White sticks are of higher quality than white ones with blue-violet heads

Wrong! The ideal asparagus is snow-white, slim and with a straight tip. The eye finally enjoys it. If the head was exposed to the sun for a few hours before pricking, it will turn blue-violet. It therefore tastes no different from snow-white.

Red wine is taboo for the asparagus menu

Wrong! If it is, it should be a light red wine. A subtle white wine also blends in with the taste of the vegetables. If you like, you can also drink beer with it. A drink with a tart taste is certainly not the right one. A matter of taste is a matter of taste.

Asparagus should be available all year round

Wrong! In Germany the asparagus season traditionally ends on 24 June. If the harvest is to be successful again in the following year, the plants need sufficient time to regenerate. How does the old country saying go? "Cherries red - asparagus dead".

Never freeze asparagus

Wrong! Freeze asparagus only when peeled! When reusing, put the frozen product into boiling water immediately. Never defrost before! Whoever freezes cooked asparagus will not enjoy it. This is because ice crystals form, which then cause the vegetables to become mushy after defrosting.

After the asparagus meal, the urine smells different for every person

Right! The strong smell in urine is caused by sulphur compounds. However, the intensity of the smell is different for every person. If you drink a lot with food, the smell will be somewhat attenuated.