Processed Products

Frozen Asparagus

Variety:

Jersey Giant, JWC1, Pacific 2000 and purple asparagus (Pacific Purple) which has a sweeter flavour and more tender texture than regular green asparagus. On average it also has a larger spear width.

Origin:

Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

Composition:

TYPICAL COMPOSITION

Energy	(Kj/100 g) 112
Protein	(g/100g) 2.37
Fat	(g/100g) 0.37
Saturated fat	(g/100g) 0.085
Carbohydrate	(g/100g) 2.7

Size:

Length 18cm long

Grade	Diameter (mm)
M	12-14mm
M	15-18mm
L	18-22mm
LL	22 mm

Packaging Style:

RETAIL:	300g - 1Kg
FOOD SERVICE:	500g - 1Kg
BULK:	10 - 20Kg

Storage & Handling:

Store at or below -18 Deg C. Use within 24 months.

Taste:

Characteristic of asparagus

Nutrition:

Asparagus has long been recognised as a healthy and nutritious vegetable. Some of the features are given below.

Feature	Benefit
Good source of vitamins and minerals	Important for general health
Low in fat and contains no chloresterol	Important for general health
High levels of antioxidant compounds	Antioxidants protect against the harmful effects of free radicals and other reactive chemicals that can cause cell damage. Free radicals are created as a by-product of breathing oxygen, exercising and breaking down food, as well as UV exposure from sunlight, smoking, pollution and certain chemicals
High levels of folic acid	Folic acid, is essential for the formation of blood cells, growth and the prevention of liver disease. Folic acid is important for feotal development and asparagus is a great vegetable for pregnant mothers
A good source of rutin	Important for the blood system (strengthens capillary walls)

Shipping:

20ft reefer / at -18C

Harvest Period:

Asparagus production is from late September to mid December.

Brand/Mark:

Cedenco

Product Safety:

Quality management system based on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP).

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