Originally classified as a member of the lily family, asparagus is a true “flower” of the vegetable world. This ancient vegetable, once prized by kings, is now the first choice of epicures the world over. Its familiar purple spears are tender, sweet and packed with antioxidants for the health-conscious customer. Available in white, purple or green – consumers will delight in this delicate vegetable. From Peruvian to baby Thai varieties, delicate tip to delicious stem, asparagus is certainly a perennial favourite