White asparagus is a variety of asparagus that's been deprived of sunlight, which makes it sweeter and less bitter than its green counterpart. You're still getting the same vitamins and minerals as regular asparagus, but with a milder flavor. One of the few ways to get a taste of spring without the bitterness.
Did you know
Grown under mounds of earth to prevent photosynthesis — German 'Spargelzeit' is a national event.