White Asparagus from Alsace (France), Case or bunch

Organically grown white asparagus from Haenni family farm, Alsace region, France. 

Asparagus officinalis are growing in a sandy soil which is pushed by hand over the asparagus as it grows out of the ground. Hiding them from the sun make them keep their white color and avoid them from turning green.

steamed and consumed warm or at room temperature with a strong mustard vinaigrette or hollandaise sauce is the French way. Steam 6 to 7min or boil (from cold water) 20 minutes until tender and after having peeled them.