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Asparagus Heads

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Asparagus is a low-calorie vegetable rich in folate, vitamin K, vitamin C, and inulin-type fructans (prebiotics). No specific safety concerns; may produce odorous urine due to asparagusic acid metabolites in genetically susceptible individuals.

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What it is

Tips of asparagus spears (Asparagus officinalis).

Vegetable.

Why it's flagged

high purine content (consideration for gout)

What regulators actually say

"Asparagus, raw - nutrient profile (USDA FoodData Central): rich in folate and vitamin K."

USDA FoodData Central - Asparagus, raw — fdc.nal.usda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Whole food.

European Union — EFSA

Whole food.

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