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White asparagus, as you know, is grown covered in mounds of sandy soil so that it never sees the light of day until the moment it is unmercifully hewn down. Green asparagus grows freely in flat beds, and, exposed to the sunlight, develops the chlorophyll that turns it green. There are also varieties that are naturally purple or pink, and these, too, may be kept white if they are deprived of sunlight. In some cases, just the tips are allowed to color, and occasionally you can find white asparagus in the store with green or purple tips. Lacking chlorophyll, white asparagus has a milder asparagus taste than the heartier green version. PRODUCT CODE: 1658