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White Asparagus
White Asparagus
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White asparagus is a whole-food vegetable, equivalent in nutrition profile to green asparagus and recognized in USDA FoodData Central. No additive concerns.
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9 products
What it is
Asparagus officinalis grown under cover (etiolated) so it remains white.
Whole vegetable food.
Why it's flagged
- may produce characteristic urine odor in some individuals
What regulators actually say
"Asparagus, raw — standard reference food in USDA FoodData Central, nutrient-dense vegetable."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Whole-food vegetable (no specific regulation needed)
European Union — EFSA
Authorised as food
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